Cultures of Peace: The Hidden Side of History

by Elise Boulding

Sociologist Elise Boulding offers a collection of essays that emphasize her study of civil society during the second half of the 20th century. She revisits her theme of connection among family, community and government, offering perspectives and advice on how to fuel the process of peace.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

347 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

Reviews

[Aidan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a towering achievement that I cherish greatly for existing. It also suffers massively from blind spots. Particularly bad is her belief and in-economic defense of NGOs, which I think many authors since have done a sufficient job explaining against.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A superb book on peace studies from a multidisciplinary perspective.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

"We cannot work for what we cannot imagine."