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This chapter is based on the assumption that peaceful language use can become a powerful, humanizing force in the education of human beings as sustainable peaceful communicators. After considering the interaction of Life and Language Use from the perspective of Peace Linguistics, examples are provided of the application of communicative peace and dignity to understanding and solution of communicative problems in varied psychosocial contexts.
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de Matos, F.G. (2012). LIF PLUS: The Life-Improving Force of Peaceful Language Use. In: Coleman, P. (eds) Psychological Components of Sustainable Peace. Peace Psychology Book Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3555-6_6
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