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In Praise of:William M. Evan's War and Peace in an Age of Terrorism: A Reader"This reader provides a comprehensive coverage of diverse aspects of terrorism and should stimulate much fruitful fresh thinking on problems being generated."Walter IsardProfessor of Economics and Regional Science and Peace ScienceCornell University"Terrorism has overwhelmed the current generation's capacities to understand and deal with violent conflict and war....Every reader is challenged to explore new ways of dealing with human difference and the conflicts that arise from these differences....This book is a must for students in the field of Conflict and Peace Studies."Elise BouldingProfessor Emerita of SociologyDartmouth College"This book superbly brings together traditional and innovative perspectives about the origins, conduct, and prevention of wars. Issues about contemporary terrorism are usefully placed in the context of wars of all kinds among state and non-state actors. " Louis KriesbergMaxwell Professor Emeritus of Social Conflict StudiesFounding DirectorProgram on the Analysis and Resolution of ConflictsSyracuse University"Bringing together a variety of points of view on war and peace in a single volume is commendable, making it an excellent choice for adoption in courses on the subject in universities around the world. " Ayesha JalalProfessor of HistoryTufts University"At a time of confusion about how to deal with terrorism and create a peaceful world, this book will stimulate readers to think about new solutions. " Mildred A SchwartzProfessor Emerita of SociologyUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoVisiting Scholar at New York UniversityEvan, William M. is the author of 'War and Peace in an Age of Terrorism A Reader', published 2005 under ISBN 9780205428489 and ISBN 0205428487.
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