Research Guides: Conflict Resolution and Coexistence (COEX): Background Information

Reference Books

Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies by Charles Webel (Editor); Johan Galtung (Editor)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780415396653
Publication Date: 2007-04-03
Overview of the main issues, debates, methods, and key concepts in peace and conflict studies.
International Handbook of Peace Studies by Wolfgang Dietrich (Editor)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780230237865
Publication Date: 2011-01-11
Thirty-four scholars write about the etymological meaning and the religious, legal and political connotations of the concept of 'peace'. They provide firm evidence to show how adopting a multi-faceted approach to 'peace' could ultimately contribute to the search for a more authentic understanding of 'peace' across the world stage.
Lexicon of Human Rights by Cédric Viale
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9789004165847
Publication Date: 2008-08-29
Defines terms often found in international human rights instruments; get help in understanding the jargon! Terms are given and defined in both English and French.
An Introduction to International Refugee Law by M. Rafiqul Islam (Editor); Jahid Hossain Bhuiyan (Editor)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9789004226159
Publication Date: 2013-04-17
The book is designed to provide an overview of the development, meaning, and nature of international refugee law.

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