Peace: A History of Movements and Ideas

I am so impressed by his commitment to seeking out non-violent solutions to all situations. He is a star in the peacebuilding world and his research is first rate. I recommend this book to everyone who wants peace in this world.

This is largely an attack on the idea of ending all wars and an appeal to make distinctions and only end certain wars.

The book was well written, well researched, incredibly referenced, objectively provided views from both the right and left, extremely current and well worth the read. The Amazon purchase process was flawless with no issues. I rate with a Green Light.

If you are a political buff, you'll love this book. Cortright has everything in this book from old to new peace movements and why they happened and who was involved.

If you care about your family, friends, community, city, state, country and most importantly, our world, read this book. If you've ever worried about the direction our country has taken, especially the violent, militaristic route since 9/11, you will find viable alternatives in this book.From laypeople and students, all the way to scholars, policy-makers and business leaders, this book is a must-read for everyone. It is a pragmatic, thoroughly researched, objective and honest account of the history of nonviolent action and peace ideas struggling against incredible odds. Cortright has once again managed magnificently to write a book that is concise, understandable, and above all, a very good read.The first chapter is titled, "What is peace?" All of us conjure up an answer of what peace is which originates from an interpretation of our personal experiences and those of others. Cortright has taken the experiences of the many and answers the question, "what is peace?" in a way that might challenge, and change your answer.In our troubled world with destabilizing threats facing the security of our families to our world, we cannot sit idly by. Alternatives to solve these problems do exist. If you believe we are on the wrong path, (a burning question for me is how can the US spend more on our Pentagon budget annually - which does not include the cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan - than the entire world combined, yet I feel less secure than ever before), and you are willing to open your mind to an alternative way, I believe you have come to the right book.

Bom livro sobre paz. Ele faz uma picotagem da paz ao longo da história e de ações para paz. Recomendo.