Daniela Körppen, M.A. Researcher and Project Coordinator, Berghof Foundation for Peace Support, Dr. Norbert Ropers Director, Berghof Foundation for Peace Support, Hans J. Giessmann Director, Berghof Conflict Research.
In the book, [...] authors from varied disciplines apply
theoretical and practitioners' views to discuss the strength and
weaknesses of incorporating systemic thinking into peacebuilding
processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON WORLD PEACE 3/2013
Während der erste Teil grundsätzliche theoretische Überlegungen
hinsichtlich der Kompatibilität von systemtheoretischem Denken und
Friedens- und Konfliktforschung enthält, geht es im zweiten Teil um
die praktische Dimension des Problemfeldes. Konkret bedeutet diese
Zweiteilung, dass im ersten Teil unterschiedliche theoretische
Konzepte aus der soziologischen und der politikwissenschaftlichen
Theoriebildung ebenso diskutiert werden wie konstruktivistische
bzw. erkenntnistheoretische Ansätze. [...] Ein solcher Aufbau birgt
grundsätzlich die Gefahr, dass sich Theoriebildung und Empirie
voneinander entfernen, was für diesen Band erfreulicherweise jedoch
nicht zutrifft.
pw-portal.de, 16.08.2012
The book, based on a project at the Berghof Foundation, outlines
many interesting facets of constructivist theory around systemic
thinking, complexity theory and action-research in the context of
international conflict transformation work. It is a powerful
confirmation [...] of the value of qualitative approaches to better
understand conflict and peace processes, aiming for more
reflexivity when it comes to analyse ‘our' role in peace
negotiations and peacebuilding.
aidnography.blogspot.com, 24.05.2012
This book stores up immense usefulness. First, it is written by
inter-disciplinary team of scholars enriched by theory and
experience of many non-linear conflict contexts. Second, it seeks
to bridge the gap between rational, spiritual, emotional and
scientific knowledge and builds cycles of peace ranging from early
warning, planning, intervention, monitoring and evaluation of peace
process. Third, multiple perspectives including [a] cultural one
weaved into a systemic whole have made the book amply broad to
capture multi-track mediation, intervention and peace building
activities. As the book is a pioneer effort integrating systemic
thinking into peace building theory and practice, it is useful to
political leaders, policy makers, conflict experts, teachers and
students in broadening their understanding about peaceful
transformation of complex conflicts into stable peace.
Reporter Weekly November 2011
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