Overview
The Encyclopedia of Peace Psychology, available online through Wiley Online Library or\xa0as a three-volume print set, features nearly 300 entries from leading international scholars that examine the psychological dimensions of peace and conflict studies. Entries provide key concepts, methods, issues, theories, and practices that define peace psychology in the twenty-first century. Thought-provoking entries situate psychology in relation to other social science disciplines and provide a concise overview of issues such as hate crimes, genocide, racism, torture and other human rights violations, terrorism, child abuse, and many other topics that are relevant to human well being and survival. An invaluable resource for deepening our understanding of the contributions of psychology to peace, The Encyclopedia of Peace Psychology also offers a wealth of insights into constructive ways in which psychology can be applied by private citizens and policy makers for the promotion of peace and social justice around the world.
