Peace and Conflict Studies

The textbook Peace and Conflict Studies, 5th Edition, by David P. Barash and Charles P. Webel, offers readers an introduction to and analysis of 21st-century world events. It outlines core academic perspectives required to evaluate international friction, war, and methods for building peaceful societies.

The authors chronicle global topics across a broad historical timeline ranging from pre-history to the present day. Core themes examined in the text include positive peace, individual violence, nationalism, terrorism, and current conflicts around the globe.

To support reader comprehension, the text incorporates visual aids alongside suggested readings and questions for further study. These features help students analyze structural factors driving global events and assess strategies for conflict resolution.