A culture of peace has been defined as a particular set of “…values, attitudes, traditions and modes of behavior and ways of life…” (General Assembly resolution A/RES/53/243). This definition raises some interrelated questions that are addressed by this chapter:
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What sort of personal transformations are required to build cultures of peace?
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Why is personal transformation important for building cultures of peace?
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Is there, in effect, a set of values, attitudes, modes of behavior, and ways of life for building cultures of peace that have cross-cultural validity?
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If so, what are they and what rationales and methods can be identified that demonstrate efficacy and provide hope?
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Brenes, A. (2009). Personal Transformations Needed for Cultures of Peace. In: de Rivera, J. (eds) Handbook on Building Cultures of Peace. Peace Psychology Book Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09575-2_21
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