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The Future of Peace: On the Front Lines with the World's Great Peacemakers
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Item specifics
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- 9780062517425
- ISBN
- 9780062517425
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062517422
ISBN-13
9780062517425
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30207883
Product Key Features
Book Title
Future of Peace : on the Front Lines with the World's Great Peacemakers
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Political Process / Campaigns & Elections, World / General, Peace, Political
Publication Year
2004
Genre
Philosophy, Political Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
14.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"I really appreciate this work. This is a very important book." -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama "I know Mahatma Gandhi would have welcomed this book." -- The Honorable Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and a member of the Parliament of South Africa "Scott Hunt is a remarkable man who has written a remarkable book." -- Dr. Jane Goodall "This soul-stirring volume... nurtures within us the spirit of nonviolence." -- Spirituality and Health magazine "A mind-expanding and soul-stirring book, [The Future of Peace] offers welcome and necessary light." -- San Jose Mercury News, A mind-expanding and soul-stirring book, [The Future of Peace] offers welcome and necessary light.
Dewey Decimal
303.6/6 B
Synopsis
In this illuminating journey around the globe, Scott A. Hunt takes us face to face with true heroes including: the Dalai Lama; the famed dissident of Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi; and the activist who brought peace to Latin America, Oscar Arias of Costa Rica, who share their historic struggles and show us how to find optimism in the face of anguish, and compassion in the place of animosity. What does it mean to fight for peace From the riotous streets in Burma to a prison cell in Vietnam, from the bombed-out streets of Belfast to the refugee camps of Palestine, Scott A. Hunt travels across the globe, often under arduous conditions, to report from the major battles that shaped and continue to shape our world. Recounting histories that were not taught in school, and uncovering lessons which may have been brushed aside, Scott A. Hunt coaxes out in intimate conversations staggering stories from Vietnam's leading dissident Thich Quang Do, famed primate specialist and humanitarian Dr. Jane Goodall, Cambodia's Supreme Patriarch Maha Ghosananda, Ireland's Nobel Peace Laureate John Hume and other great leaders who have battled to end the brutality against the people and causes they cherish. In the end, The Future of Peace reveals what it means to remain steadfast to a vision of compassion, to be a leader, and to preserve peace in our own day-to-day lives. The Future of Peace is an extraordinary investigation that offers far-ranging insights and invaluable lessons - a book that changes the way we think about the world and our responsibility toward one another., This book combines all the exercises, activities and quick tests from our best-selling Make It Easy Maths books for Ages 7-8 in one, great-value edition, including stickers to reward learning! This book guides your child through each topic, with:* clear examples to demonstrate the topic* step-by-step activities to progress ability* quick tests to check understanding* a progress chart and gold star rewards* colourful, fun illustrations to engage your child., In this illuminating journey around the globe, Scott A. Hunt takes us face to face with true heroes including: the Dalai Lama; the famed dissident of Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi; and the activist who brought peace to Latin America, Oscar Arias of Costa Rica, who share their historic struggles and show us how to find optimism in the face of anguish, and compassion in the place of animosity. What does it mean to fight for peace? From the riotous streets in Burma to a prison cell in Vietnam, from the bombed-out streets of Belfast to the refugee camps of Palestine, Scott A. Hunt travels across the globe, often under arduous conditions, to report from the major battles that shaped and continue to shape our world. Recounting histories that were not taught in school, and uncovering lessons which may have been brushed aside, Scott A. Hunt coaxes out in intimate conversations staggering stories from Vietnam's leading dissident Thich Quang Do, famed primate specialist and humanitarian Dr. Jane Goodall, Cambodia's Supreme Patriarch Maha Ghosananda, Ireland's Nobel Peace Laureate John Hume and other great leaders who have battled to end the brutality against the people and causes they cherish. In the end, The Future of Peace reveals what it means to remain steadfast to a vision of compassion, to be a leader, and to preserve peace in our own day-to-day lives. The Future of Peace is an extraordinary investigation that offers far-ranging insights and invaluable lessons - a book that changes the way we think about the world and our responsibility toward one another.
LC Classification Number
JZ5540
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