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New Book: Working for Peace: A Handbook of Practical Psychology and Other Tools, Edited by Rachel M. MacNair

Working for Peace: A Handbook of Practical Psychology and Other Tools
edited by Rachel M. MacNair in collaboration with Psychologists for Social Responsibility


is now available for purchase from the publisher:

http://www.impactpublishers.com/books/Working_for_Peace.html

and also available through other book outlets.

Description from publisher:

The most complete guidebook yet to social activism. Forty active peace workers -- psychologists, social workers, communication specialists and other professionals -- offer detailed practical guidance on getting yourself together, maintaining an effective group of volunteers, and getting the word out to the larger community.
Thirty-two information-packed chapters include: Cultivating Inner Peace; Overcoming Anger and Anxiety; Overcoming Helplessness and Discouragement; Overcoming Burnout; Motivating Others; Effective Group Meetings and Decision Making; Using Conflict Creatively; Promoting Peaceful Interaction; Nonviolent Communication; Conflict Transformation Skills; From Anger to Peace; Preparing for Nonviolent Confrontations; Effective Media Communication; Techniques of Behavior Change; Humor for Peace.

Posted by Evelin at August 17, 2006 02:36 AM
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