The evolution of human cooperation and community development : a greener approach to understanding the dynamics of conflict / August John Hoffman, Michelle Filkins and Saul Alamilla.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hoffman, August John, author.

Filkins, Michelle, author.

Alamilla, Saul, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social conflict.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (174 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2021]

Summary:

"The Evolution of Human Cooperation and Community Development provides a concise summary of the evolutionary roots of conflict and proposes several viable interventions that will help build a stronger, resilient, and more tolerant society"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The Changing Faces of Diversity within Communities: Why Ethnic Hate Crimes, Extremism, and Violence are Increasing among Global Populations

The Evolution of Violence, Bullying, Compassion and Forgiveness: Planting the Seeds of a More Peaceful and Tolerant Society

Immigration, Sustainable Green Spaces and The Social Contract: Developing a Strength-Based Model to Reduce Conflict

Teaching Tolerance and the Roles of Community Development in Reducing Intergroup Conflict

The Interpersonal Benefits of "Green" Environments and Providing Pathways to Greater Connectedness and Social Capital to the Community

The Polarized Community, Antisocial Behaviors, and the "Lone Wolf" Syndrome: Identifying Potential Catastrophe via Proactive Community Intervention

The Role of Libraries as Essential Community Resources

Multiculturalism: The Role of Culture, Acculturation, and Contextual Factors in Intergroup Relations in Diverse Societies.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-7936-0110-0