The cultural dimensions of peacebuilding / Marty Branagan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Branagan, Marty, 1962- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Peace-building--Social aspects.

Peace-building.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (262 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Anthem Press, 2025.

Summary:

This broad-ranging book examines the creation, through the arts and culture, of societies that enjoy sustainable, positive peace. It begins with a critique of the pervasive nature of militarism and violence embedded deep in the cultural fabric of many societies, influencing the language and discourses we use, the films we watch, our museums and histories, our journalism, and our education systems. It also examines the roots of violence in our parenting styles, gender roles, and spiritual practices. It contrasts this with an examination of a number of peaceful societies that already exist, drawing useful lessons from their cultures. It critiques discrepancies in history education with regard to war and peace and examines artistic and cultural processes, institutions, and artifacts designed to create peace, such as peace museums and parks, peace journalism, peace education, and resistance to violence through cultural means, such as film-making, fine arts, satirical theatre, and protest music. Solutions-oriented, it examines the efficacy of these attempts and suggests positive ways forward. It also explores the role of gender in creating cultures of peace and the impacts on peacebuilding of cultivating peace within.

Contents:

Cover

Half-Title

Title

Copyright

Contents

Figures

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction

2. Language, Narratives and Discourses

3. Screen Violence and Peace

4. Peaceful Cultures Already Exist

5. Peace History: Museums, Memorials, Parks and Gardens

6. Peace Journalism and Writing

7. Domestic Peace

8. Peace Education

9. Gender, Sexuality and Peace

10. Artistic Activism

11. Peace Within

Appendix

Index

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Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 20 Jun 2025).

ISBN:

9781839989445

1839989440

9781839989438

1839989432

OCLC:

1455130062