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Subject
Guide: Peace Studies
| The subject guide to Conflict Resolution/Peace Studies provides information on resources available from the Alvin Sherman Library, both in the library and online, related to peace studies, conflict management and resolution, and related topics. The subject guide covers subject headings, reference sources, books, periodicals, databases, Web sites, and style guides. The library also has some primary historical materials about various conflicts on microform as well. |
Contents
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Subject Headings |
Periodicals |
Web Sites |
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Reference Sources |
Indexes & Abstracts |
Other Resources (Optional) |
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Books |
Databases |
Style Guides |
Subject Headings
You can find books and other materials in the library by searching NovaCat, the NSU Libraries online catalog. How to search NovaCat. To locate books and materials at other libraries, see Catalogs.
Suggested Library of Congress (LC) subject headings include: |
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Reference Sources
Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
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Title |
Location & Call Number |
| Dictionary of Conflict Resolution | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor KF9085.A68 D53 1999 |
| Encyclopedia of Conflict Resolution | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor HM136 .B783 1997 |
| An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Conflict and Conflict Resolution, 1945-1996 | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor D842 .J47 1998 |
| Encyclopedia of Peace Education | Sherman Library - 3rd floor JZ5534 .E48 2008 |
| Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor HM291 .E625 2008 |
| World Encyclopedia of Peace | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor JZ5533 .W67 1999 |
Books
E-books or electronic books may be accessed via NovaCat
or from the netLibrary database.
Entries for electronic books in NovaCat will
have the eBook icon 
.
| Title | Author |
| Territorial Conflicts In World Society Modern Systems Theory, International Relations And Conflict Studies | Edited By Stephan Stetter |
| Handbook Of Peace And Conflict Studies | Edited By Charles Webel And Johan Galtung |
| Peace And Security In The Postmodern World The OSCE And Conflict Resolution | Dennis J.D. Sandole |
| Conflict Prevention And Peacebuilding In Post-War Societies Sustaining The Peace | Edited By T. David Mason And James D. Meernik |
| The Promise Of Mediation The Transformative Approach To Conflict | Robert A. Baruch Bush, Joseph P. Folger |
Circulating Books
Circulating books may be checked out by visiting the library. Distance students may also request books via Document Delivery. Click the linked title to learn more about the book.
| Title | Author |
Negotiation And Conflict Management : Essays On Theory And Practice |
I. William Zartman |
| Handbook of Conflict Analysis and Resolution | Edited by Dennis J. D. Sandole et al. |
| David Cortright | |
| Craig E. Runde, Tim A. Flanagan | |
Conflict Coaching : Conflict Management Strategies And Skills For The Individual |
Tricia S. Jones, Ross Brinkert |
The Psychology Of Conflict And Conflict Management In Organizations |
Edited By Carsten K.W. De Dreu, Michele J. Gelfland |
| Edited By Fathali M. Moghaddam, Rom Harré And Naomi Lee | |
| Bahaudin G. Mujtaba | |
Conflict Across Cultures : A Unique Experience Of Bridging Differences |
Edited By Michelle LeBaron And Venashri Pillay |
| Jonathan Goodhand | |
| Edited By Max H. Bazerman | |
| The Handbook of Conflict Resolution Theory and Practice | Edited By Morton Deutsch, Peter T. Coleman |
Periodicals
Periodicals include journals, magazines, newspapers and other serial publications. Search NovaCat for individual titles and holdings information. Periodicals do not circulate, but may be viewed at the library location listed. NSU distance students may request copies of specific articles via Document Delivery.
Many periodicals are available with full-text online in the databases. Search the Journal Finder for specific titles.
| Title | Location & Availability |
| Conflict Management and Peace Science | Available in print |
| Conflict Resolution Quarterly | Available online through Journal Finder and in print |
| Dispute Resolution Journal | Available online through Journal Finder and in print |
| Global Change, Peace and Security | Available in print |
| Group Decision and Negotiation | Available online through Journal Finder |
| International Journal of Conflict Management | Available online through Journal Finder and in print |
| International Journal on World Peace | Available online through Journal Finder |
| Journal of Conflict Resolution | Available online through Journal Finder and in print |
| Journal of Peace Research | Available online through Journal Finder and in print |
| Negotiation Journal | Available online through Journal Finder and in print |
| Peace and Change | Available online through Journal Finder and in print |
| Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology | Available online through Journal Finder and in print |
| Peace and Conflict Studies | Available online through Journal Finder and in print |
| Peace Review | Available online through Journal Finder and in print |
| Social Justice: a Journal of Crime, Conflict and World Order | Available online through Journal Finder |
Databases
The online databases serve as indexes to the literature, primarily periodicals. They include citations, abstracts and sometimes full-text. Click on the Info icon
for a complete description of the database. To access the databases, see Electronic Resources.
Top Picks
| Title of Database | Type |
| Sociological Abstracts | Citations, abstracts, and links to selected full text |
| PAIS International | Citations and abstracts |
| JSTOR | Selected full text |
| Praeger Security International | Selected full text, ebooks and documents |
| Social Sciences Full Text | Selected full text |
| ProQuest Social Science Journals | Selected full text |
| Social Science Citation Index | Citations and abstracts |
Also recommended
| Title of Database | Type |
| Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ASSIA) | Citations and abstracts |
| Family & Society Studies Worldwide | Selected full text |
| Lexis Nexis Academic | Selected full text |
| Military and Intelligence Database | Selected full text |
| PAIS Archive | Citations and abstracts |
| Project Muse | Selected full text |
| ProQuest Military Collection | Selected full text |
| Sage Journals Online | Selected full text |
| Social Theory | Full-text ebooks |
| SourceOECD | Selected full text |
| Wiley InterScience | Selected full text |
Web Sites
Many useful information resources are available on the Internet. But, remember to evaluate any Web site before using it for research.
| Website & Description |
Association for Conflict Resolution |
CRInfo: The Conflict Resolution Information Resource |
| The Center for War/Peace http://www.cwps.org/ The central objective of the CW/PS is to establish an international political and legal system that will make possible the abolition of war. |
| Fourth Freedom Forum http://www.fourthfreedom.org/ Fourth Freedom Forum explores options for the nonviolent resolution of international conflict through scholarly research, public education, dialogue with policy experts, and media communication. |
| Stockholm International Peace Research Institute http://www.sipri.org/ The SIPRI Institute conducts research on questions of conflict and cooperation of importance for international peace and security, |
| United States Institute of Peace http://www.usip.org/ The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan federal institution created by Congress to promote the prevention, management, and peaceful resolution of international conflicts. |
Style Guides
| For information about citing resources using MLA or APA styles, see Style Guides. |
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