Elicitive Conflict Transformation and the Transrational Shift in Peace Politics [Hardcover]

This book considers elicitive conflict transformation and its interrelation with humanistic psychology. It discusses the transrational turn in the fields of diplomacy, military, development cooperation and political economy, presenting a new model of conflict analysis with practical implications for peace work.Preface; John Paul Lederach  1. Introduction 2. Humanistic Psychology, the Foundation of Elicitive Conflict Transformation 3. Breath-oriented Approaches to Elicitive Conflict Transformation 4. Voice-oriented Approaches to Elicitive Conflict Transformation 5. Movement-oriented Approaches to Elicitive Conflict Transformation 6. On the transrational Turn in International Peace Work 7. On the Transrational Turn in Peace Research: Subjects, Levels, and Layers of Elicitive Conflict Transformation Conclusions of the Second Volume

The concept of an 'elicitive' approach to conflict transformation addresses the relevance of new and old psycho-spiritual methods to Peace Studies, and is coherent with the increasingly popular endorsement of Gandhi's injunction to be the change we want; which may be stated as a belief that what has proven useful for personal transformation also holds the greatest po-tential for social healing and transformation. As one who has devoted a lifetime to the application of some of the resources described in this book to the education of psychotherapists and teachers, I appreciate and celebrate this volume that proposes their use in the education of diplomats, mediators and other peace-builders. I wish that it may contribute to the eventual healing and transformation of patriarchal politics into a post patriarchal politics truly dedicated to the furthering of justice, compassion and wisdom in the world. - Claudio Naranjo; MD, Designer of the SAT Program for Personal and Professional Development

Once in a while a book comes along which transforms the way we understand the field of peace and conflict studies. WhlC