Relational Peace Practices

The book presents a new approach to studying peace beyond the absence of war, using in-depth case studies to illustrate how conceptualising 'relational peace' provides a framework for empirical studies of peace. It contributes nuanced understandings of peace in particular settings and demonstrates the multifaceted nature of peaceful relations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press

This book offers a fresh perspective on peace that goes beyond the mere absence of war. The nature of peace following conflict has been a subject of extensive discussion, and this book aims to shed light on this topic through in-depth case studies. By examining various cases such as Cyprus, Cambodia, South Africa, Abkhazia, Transnistria/Russia, Colombia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Myanmar, the book demonstrates how conceptualizing "relational peace" provides a framework that can be applied across different cases, actors, levels of analysis, geographical contexts, and temporal perspectives. This innovative framework enhances empirical studies of peace and contributes to a more nuanced understanding of peace in specific settings. The book also highlights the multifaceted nature of peaceful relations, which are referred to as "relational peace practices," making significant contributions to the field of peace studies beyond the absence of war. Additionally, an electronic edition of this book is available for free under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND) licence, allowing for widespread access and dissemination of its insights.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 241 x 165 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526168962