Peace and conflict studies / David P. Barash, University of Washington, Seattle, Charles P. Webel, University of New York in Prague.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The meanings of peace -- Peace and concflict studies, education and research -- The meanings of war -- Terrorism versus counterterrorism -- The special significance of nuclear weapons -- The individual level -- The group level -- The state level -- The decision-making level -- The ideological, social and economic levels -- Peace movements -- Diplomacy, negotiations, and conflict resolution -- Disarmament and arms control -- International cooperation -- Peace through strength? -- International law -- Ethical and religious perspectives -- Human rights -- Ecological well-being -- Economic well-being -- Movements toward democracy -- National reconciliation -- Nonviolence -- Toward a more peaceful future