Explores the creative and nonviolent transformation of conflict, emphasizing the importance of a "culture of conflict".
He differentiates between Negative Peace (the absence of war) and Positive Peace (the presence of social justice and human integration). The Four Theoretical Pillars
A state of affairs that allows for the nonviolent and creative handling of conflict . Peace by Peaceful Means: Peace and Conflict, De...
Examines epistemological assumptions and the nature of violence, focusing on how peace is conceptualized.
Johan Galtung’s is a foundational text in peace studies . Published in 1996, it provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for peace research, education, and action. Core Definitions of Peace Galtung defines peace through two distinct lenses: Core Definitions of Peace Galtung defines peace through
The book is structured into four parts, each exploring a major approach to peace:
Investigates cultural violence , looking at the deep-seated codes and cosmologies within civilizations that justify other forms of violence. The Violence Triangle particularly in economic systems
Addresses structural violence , particularly in economic systems, and proposes ways to overcome it.