Encyclopedia of violence, peace and conflict
Encyclopedia of violence, peace and conflict volume 1, A-E
editor in chief, Lester Kurtz, associate editor Jennifer Turpin
- San Diego Academic Press 1999
- 3v.: 805p.: ill.; 29 cm
Peace Studies Collection
Includes bibliographical references and index
This outstanding three-volume set seeks to answer basic questions about modern warfare, conflict, violence, and peace, but also covers current topics such as police brutality, aggression in sports, television violence, and animal aggression. The greatest value of this multivolume work is its interdisciplinary coverage. The set is broken down into 15 subject areas covering approximately 200 different issues. Each article is about 9,000 words, including a definition of the subject, illustrations, glossaries, and bibliographies. It is an excellent source written by scholars from around the world."--"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.
0122270118
Social conflict
Violence
Peace--Encyclopedias--Encyclopedias--Encyclopedias
REF HM 291 ENC
REF HM 291 ENC
Peace Studies Collection
Includes bibliographical references and index
This outstanding three-volume set seeks to answer basic questions about modern warfare, conflict, violence, and peace, but also covers current topics such as police brutality, aggression in sports, television violence, and animal aggression. The greatest value of this multivolume work is its interdisciplinary coverage. The set is broken down into 15 subject areas covering approximately 200 different issues. Each article is about 9,000 words, including a definition of the subject, illustrations, glossaries, and bibliographies. It is an excellent source written by scholars from around the world."--"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.
0122270118
Social conflict
Violence
Peace--Encyclopedias--Encyclopedias--Encyclopedias
REF HM 291 ENC
REF HM 291 ENC