The Art of Waging Peace : A Strategic Approach to Improving Our Lives and the World

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chappell, Paul K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science.

Peace movements--United States.

War.

Local Subjects:

Military art and science.

Peace movements--United States.

War.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (511 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Art of Waging Peace

Place of Publication:

New York : Easton Studio Press, LLC, 2013.

Summary:

Over two thousand years ago, Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War. In today's struggle to stop war, terrorism, and other global problems, West Point graduate Paul K. Chappell offers new and practical solutions in his pioneering book, The Art of Waging Peace. By sharing his own personal struggles with childhood trauma, racism, and berserker rage, Chappell explores the anatomy of war and peace, giving strategies, tactics, and leadership principles to resolve inner and outer conflict. Chappell explains from a military perspective how Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. were strategic geniuses, more brillia

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Prophets of Peace: General Douglas MacArthur Speaking on the Need to Abolish War; Preface: The Three Forms of Change; Part I: The Infinite Shield; CHAPTER 1: The Labyrinth of Trauma; CHAPTER 2: The Siren Song of Rage; CHAPTER 3: The First Line of Defense; CHAPTER 4: The Power of Calm; CHAPTER 5: The Three Forms of Deflection; CHAPTER 6: The Perilous Arrow; Part II: The Sword That Heals; CHAPTER 7: West Point and World Peace; CHAPTER 8: The Master of Deception; CHAPTER 9: The Sword of Truth; CHAPTER 10: The Power of Persuasion and Strategic Thinking

CHAPTER 11: How We Can Protect Our Country and Planet in the Twenty-first CenturyCHAPTER 12: The Underdog Journey; Notes; Index; Footnotes; Copyright

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781935212683

1935212680

OCLC:

850200112