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Building peace

John Paul Lederach

1997197 pagesabout 3–5 hours
1997
first published
  • 1997U.S. Institute of Peace Press · 197 pages · ENG
  • 1998United States Institute of Peace Press · 197 pages · ENGISBN 9781878379733
  • 1998United States Institute of Peace Press · 197 pages · ENGISBN 9781878379740

Building Peace is John Paul Lederach's definitive statement on peacebuilding. Lederach explains why we need to move beyond "traditional" diplomacy, which often emphasizes top-level leaders and short-term objectives, toward a holistic approach that stresses the multiplicity of peacemakers, long-term perspectives, and the need to create an infrastructure that empowers resources within a society and maximizes contributions from outside.

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