Working for Peace: A Handbook of Practical Psychology and Other Tools

by Rachel MacNair, Arun Gandhi

Overview

The most complete guidebook yet to social activism. Forty active peace workers -- psychologists, social workers, communication specialists and other professionals -- offer detailed practical guidance on getting yourself together, maintaining an effective group of volunteers, and getting the word out to the larger community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781886230729
Publisher:	New Harbinger Publications
Publication date:	07/01/2006
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Rachel M. MacNair, PhD, is Director of the Institute for Integrated Social Analysis, a research organization specializing in the connections between various social issues of violence.

Editorial Reviews

“...filled with practical steps that every person can take to become a doctor to the planet. Our Global survival is dependent on it.”
—Helen Caldicott, MD, President and Founder, Nuclear Policy Research Institute, International Peacemaker

“...the book reflects thoughtful understanding of the complex components of effective action for peace.”
—M. Brewster Smith, PhD, Professor Emeritus, UC Santa Cruz, Past President, Psychologists for Social Responsibility, Past President, American Psychological Association

“This is a timely addition to the ever-growing literature on Peace Studies, especially psychological aspects thereof... Much more could be said about this highly informative handbook.”
—Francisco Gomes de Matos, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco and Associacao Brasil America/Recife, Brazil

“Working for Peace is an unusually comprehensive survey of many psychological attitudes and tools that can be used to implement the intent of its title. Virtually everyone interested in helping to solve problems of violence, terrorism, war, and genocide will find many useful suggestions in this excellent book. I highly recommend it.”
—Albert Ellis, PhD, psychologist and founder, Albert Ellis Institute

From the Publisher

College textbook author MacNair (director, Inst. for Integrated Social Analysis; The Psychology of Peace: An Introduction) collects the guidance of 40 experienced peace workers in this comprehensive guidebook to social activism. Psychologists, social workers, communication specialists, and others advise on how to overcome helplessness and discouragement, communicate with the media effectively, and prepare for nonviolent confrontations. Other chapters concentrate on parenting for peace and adding peace to the school curriculum. This book's message-that all individual actions, while small, can contribute to social change-is one of encouragement. A particularly timely purchase for larger public libraries. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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