The rise of peace education both in scholarship and in practice has
yielded numerous documents, websites, and publications with often
divergent perspectives on what the field is, does, and means. The
Encyclopedia of Peace Education provides a comprehensive overview of the
scholarly developments in the field to date, so as to provide a common
denominator for the various actors involved in advancing peace education
internationally. Thus, this edited volume serves as an essential
reference guide that traces the history and emergence of the field,
highlights foundational concepts, contextualizes peace education
practice across international and disciplinary borders, and suggests new
directions for peace educators. From core conceptual perspectives to the
moral and spiritual foundations of the field to the role of the United
Nations, the Encyclopedia grounds peace education in a solid theoretical
and practical framework through the writings of the field's most
renowned scholars. This volume will target undergraduate and graduate
students as well as scholars and practitioners working in international
and non-governmental organizations in the field of peace education.
