Volume One: Nature vs. Nurture Series Foreword: by Chris E. Stout Ending Wars: Developments, Theories, and Practice by Mari Fitzduff Human Nature, Ethnic Violence, and War by Melvin Konner Tribal, "Ethnic," and Global Wars, by R. Brian Ferguson The Neuropsychology of Conflict: Implications for Peacemaking, by Douglas Noll Becoming Evil: How Ordinary People Commit Genocide and Mass Killing, by James Waller Fundamentalism, Violence, and War, by Harold Ellens Humiliation, Killing, War, and Gender, by Evelin G. Lindner Lessons for the Rest of Us: Learning from Peaceful Societies, by Bruce Bonta and Douglas Fry Integrative Complexity and Decisionmaking in International Confrontations, by Peter Suedfeld, D. Leighton, and L. G. Conway Emotion, Alienation, and Narratives in Protracted Conflict, by Suzanne Retzinger and Thomas Scheff The Capacity for Religious Experience Is an Evolutionary Adaptation to Warfare, by Allen MacNeill Conflict Transformation: A Group Relations Perspective, by Tracy Wallach Mapping Theories of Practice and Change in Ethnic Conflict Interventions, by Daniel Shapiro and Vanessa Liu Conclusions: What Can We Do? by Mari Fitzduff Volume Two: Group and Social Factors Series Foreword: Chris E. Stout Ending Wars: Developments, Theories, and Practice, by Mari Fitzduff The Cultural and Psychological Origins of War with Notes on Prevention, by Ervin Staub The Cultural Constructions of Conflict and Peace, by Paul Pedersen Intrastate Conflict: Instigation, Propagation, and Resolution, by Neil Ferguson Contributory Ingredients in Conflict and Warring, by Chris E. Stout Intergroup Contact and the Improvement of Intergroup Relations, by Nicole Tausch, Jared Kenworthy, and Miles Hewstone Lessons from Interactive Problem Solving for the Policy Process, by Herb Kelman Dialogue and Social Justice in Workshops of Jews and Arabs in Israel, by Ifat Maoz National Identity Formation and Conflict Intentions, by Karyna Korostelina Adolescents and Political Violence, by Brian Barber, Julie Schluterman, Ellen Denny, and Robert McCouch Violence Begets Violence: The Consequences of Violence Become Causation, by Rachel MacNair Intimate Enemies: Towards a Social Psychology of Reconciliation, by Kimberly Theidon Conclusions: What Can We Do? by Mari Fitzduff Volume Three: Interventions Series Foreword, by Chris E. Stout Ending Wars: Developments, Theories, and Practice, by Mari Fitzduff Theories of Practice and Change in Ethnic Conflict Interventions, by Ilana Shapiro Peacemaking among Higher-Order Primates, by Jordan Peterson Interactive Conflict Resolution: Addressing Violent Ethnopolitical Conflict, by Ronald Fisher Creative Approaches to Reconciliation, by Cynthia Cohen The Role of "Voice" in Conflict Deescalation and Resolution, by Tamara D'Estree Building a Peace Constituency: Implementing a Peace Agreement in the Middle East, by Byron Bland, Brenda Marea Powell, and Lee Ross A Diplomacy Conflict Resolution Program, by Stephen Fabick Using Psychosocial-Healing in Post-Conflict Reconstruction, by Paula Gutlove and Gordon Thompson Reintegrating Demobilized Militia and Former Combatants: Lessons Learned in Somalia, by Jane Mocellin and H. Bulhan Child Soldering: Entry, Reintegration, and Breaking Cycles of Violence, by Mike Wessels Revisiting Military Persuasion and the War on Terror, by Stephen Cimbala The Psychology of Successful War: Considerations for War on Terrorism, by Steven Silver Cultural Precursors and Psychological Consequences of Contemporary Western Responses to Acts of Terror, by Bill Durodié Conclusions--What Can We Do? by Mari Fitzduff

Among the many multi-authored works on political violence published since 9/11, this is one of the best and most expansive. Fitzduff and Stout bring together 36 valuable contributions by 51 authors (all psychologists) exploring the issues of war and conflict resolution. Volume 1 offers diverse perspectives on the causal factors of political violence; volume 2 focuses on the role of group and social factors in causing peaceful or violent outcomes; and volume 3 outlines the modalities of intervention to stop conflict and promote reconciliation and peace. Fitzduff's introductory chapter provides helpful overviews of the main theoretical and practical issues. Her conclusion reiterates the increasing utility of psychology in identifying both the causes of wars and violence within states and the means to move toward peace. She includes in these volumes a 15-point summary of the findings and suggestions, which she hopes will inform the decisions of policy makers. Although this idealism is laudable, policy makers have little interest in sound scholarship or translating academic wisdom into practice. But this is must reading for those concerned about a peaceful future. Essential. Upper-division undergraduates and above.

No greater challenge faces humanity in the 21st century than that of turning war into peace. Much has been written on war as a political and economic phenomenon; comparatively little is known about the social psychology of war. The invaluable contribution of this comprehensive three-volume set edited by Mari Fitzduff and Chris Stout is to present a rich and insightful sampling from a host of distinguished scholars in the field of social psychology on what causes war and what we can do to prevent it. The conclusions deserve close study by leaders and citizens alike.

No greater challenge faces humanity in the 21st century than that of turning war into peace. Much has been written on war as a political and economic phenomenon; comparatively little is known about the social psychology of war. The invaluable contribution of this comprehensive three-volume set edited by Mari Fitzduff and Chris Stout is to present a rich and insightful sampling from a host of distinguished scholars in the field of social psychology on what causes war and what we can do to prevent it. The conclusions deserve close study by leaders and citizens alike. -- William Ury^LHarvard University^Lauthor of ^IThe Third Side^R The lessons that Mari Fitzduff, Chris Stout and their collaborators have drawn from a variety of experiences are insightful. Practitioners, policymakers and academics can profit by reflecting on these lessons. -- Matthew Hodes^LDirector, Conflict Resolution Program^LThe Carter Center^LAtlanta, Georgia There is no topic more worthy of our attention today than finding ways for humankind to live together in a diverse world, and there is no exploration, deliberation or discussion more important than how to end violence and war. This book takes it all on, head on, presenting a broad picture of current thinking, and providing an invaluable resource for academics, policy makers and thoughtful citizens. -- Susan Collin Marks, Executive Vice President, Search for Common Ground and author of ^IWatching the Wind: Conflict Resolution During South Africa's Transition to Democracy^R Mari Fitzduff and Chris Stout have brought forward an important set of books which will benefit all of us struggling with the problem of building resilient societies and bringing conflict into the structures and practices of peaceful procedures. -- Ragnar ^DAngeby^LAmbassador for Prevention of Violent Conflict^LFolke Bernadotte Academy^LSwedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs