Cultural Dimensions of Peacebuilding

The Cultural Dimensions of Peacebuilding details aspects of cultures, including language, films, journalism, political economics, museums, education, parenting, gender, artistic activism, and spirituality, which can contribute to either more violent societies or more peaceful ones. Solutions-oriented, it aims to inspire deep understanding and reflection, empowerment, and grassroots action in cultural spheres.

List of contents

Figures; Acknowledgement; 1. Introduction;2. Language, Narratives and Discourses; 3. Film 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

About the author

Dr. Marty Branagan is Senior Lecturer in Peace Studies at the University of New England, Australia, and a long-term artist and activist. He is the author of two novels, two monographs, two co-edited books, and more than forty chapters and articles.

Product details

• Authors: Marty Branagan, Branagan Marty
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2023
• EAN: 9781839989421
• ISBN: 978-1-83998-942-1
• No. of pages: 274
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, The arts: general issues, HISTORY / Military / General, ART / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, Violence in society, Violence and abuse in society, Peacekeeping operations, The arts: general topics