| Five Books written or edited by Rachel M. MacNair, Ph.D. (plus two DVDs of conference workshops) All books are available from the publisher or from the author directly. The author offers lower shipping costs, sometimes a lower price, speedier service and will sign the book if asked. The author also offers Packets of 2 or more books at a reduced price over ordering just one. The publisher is a better deal for bulk orders and for resellers and libraries. Books are also available from amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and similar outlets. Working for Peace: A Handbook of Practical Psychology by Impact Publishers. Edited by Rachel MacNair in conjunction with Psychologists for Social Responsibility, several psychologists share their expertise on improving activism -- for ourselves, for our groups, and for our messages. Available from the publisher for $17.95 plus shipping; paperback only. This book is available from author directly for $17.95 plus $2.75 shipping in U.S. There's a lower price when bought in packets with other books. Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress: The Psychological Consequences of Killing Is the act of killing traumatic to the one who does it? This book pulls together scholarship that suggests that killing can be a stressor that kicks off cases of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, apparently being even more severe than being the victim in traumatic situations. The book looks at different groups that kill, ranging from veterans and executioners and police who shoot in the line of duty to Nazis and criminal homicide. Because this book was mentioned in an article in the New Yorker ("The Price of Valor," July 12/19, 2004) and due to interest in this phenomenon with veterans of the Iraq war, the author has been interviewed for several print media and three on-camera interviews for documentaries so far. Available in hardcover from Greenwood/Praeger Press, including examination copies, $49.95 plus shipping. Available in paperback from the publisher for $17.95 plus shipping, with a discount for resellers and bulk purchases such as for classes. The best deal for individual copies is often through Barnes & Noble. This book is available from author directly for $17.95 plus $2.75 shipping in U.S., paperback only. There's a lower price when bought in packets with other books. This website has more information on the topic: a basic explanation of PITS, expressions of PITS in world literature, and expressions of PITS in personal stories. The Psychology of Peace: An Introduction A review from Choice said: "This accurately titled and well-written survey of peace psychology provides an excellent introduction for general readers or undergraduate students. In addition to an informed discussion of the psychological causes and effects of violence and nonviolence, MacNair provides a useful chronology of peace psychology, a list of references, and a detailed index. . . . Attractive features of the book include its lack of jargon and its clear delineation of the various approaches to conflict form the interpersonal to the interactional level. Highly recommended. General readers and undergraduates." The chapters are: 1: Psychological Causes of Violence 2: Psychological Effects of Violence 3: Psychological Causes of Nonviolence 4: Psychological Effects of Nonviolence 5: Conflict Resolution 6: Nonviolent Struggle and Social Movements 7: Public Policy Issues of Violence 8: Gentle Lives and Culture Available in both paperback and hardcover from Greenwood/Praeger Press. Examination copies for possible classroom adoption can also be ordered through their site. The book is available from the author directly for $23.95 plus $2.75 shipping in U.S. for paperback, $49.95 plus $2 shipping for hardcover, and can be combined in packet purchases for a better price. The Teacher's Manual is available by e-mail attachment. Send a request to notify@rachelmacnair.com . This website has more information on the topic: a short history of peace psychology. Reviews: "At the time of its publication, MacNair's book was the only single-authored textbook in the field of peace psychology. It provides a well-written overview of the field suitable for introductory peace psychology classes and other courses in peace studies. It is also appropriate for the faith-based groups, adult education seminars, and other general audiences . . . In sum, this well-written introductory text . . . provides a comprehensive survey and useful chronology of the filed of peace psychology." -- Bill Wickersham, University of Missouri Peace Studies Review Spring 2005, pp. 83-85 "I really liked the book's organizational structure and comprehensive treatment of peace psychology. MacNair begins with two chapters on the causes and effects of violence, respectively. Next come two chapters on the precursors, correlates, and consequences of nonviolence. Then we have a pair of chapters on conflict resolution and nonviolent social change. The book moves on to conclude with two chapters that consider peace within a public policy framework and as a quality of one's daily life and culture. An interesting addendum outlines 'a short chronology of peace psychology', a substantive references section, and a helpful index are included at the end. For a textbook of modest length (218 pages), most of the basic content for a first introduction to peace psychology I would want conveyed to undergraduates included, but without bogging the reader down in technical detail. I have a hunch MacNair's organizational scheme for discussing peace psychology will serve as a model for subsequent attempts by other authors. Most of the students who responded to my invitation to give their comments evaluated the text very positively, commenting most frequently on its simplicity and accessibility to them, and liking it better than the other two supplemental texts I asked them to read." -- Guy L. Osborne, Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology Volume 12, Number 1, ,2006, pp. 83-86 (negative remarks not included ) "I want to let you know that I used your "The Psychology of Peace" text for a Peace and Global Studies course that I co-taught this semester at Le Moyne. We discussed the first four chapters, and the students were fascinated with the material. Many commented that they never even considered that there were causes of nonviolence. We had many wonderful discussions in class, based on their interest in the material. Thank you for such an important book for learning about peace." -- Christina Michaelson, personal communication "The Psychology of Peace is to me what an anatomy book is to an aspiring physician." -- Thomas C. O'Brien, undergraduate student, personal communication Gaining Mind of Peace: Why Violence Happens and How to Stop It For youth : For young people puzzled by warring and violent ways, concepts are explained in simpler language, with stories to illustrate the points. This is a good peace education resource for both young people and adults who would like a shorter overview. Because of its format with each chapter starting with a story, explaining a concept, and then suggesting action applications, it is also well suited for adult book discussion groups. It can make excellent birthday and Christmas presents. The book is available in hard cover and paperback from Xlibris. You can also peruse the content of the first chapter to help you decide if you wish to purchase the book. For a 40% discount for libraries, classes, non-profits and resellers, order at 1-888-795-4274 ext. 276. The book is available from the author directly for $16.95 for a paperback or $19.95 for a hardcover plus $2.75 shipping cost in U.S. , and can be combined in packet purchases for a better price. Reviews: "This 172 page book is written for young people. My Peace and Conflict Studies class of high school sophomores, juniors and seniors found this book very accessible and interesting. We had great discussions based on the chapter readings, and I am sure the one of the reasons the students left the course with a strong understanding of nonviolence is because of Rachel MacNair's book. It was easy to get the book adopted by our public school board." -- Educators for Nonviolence review see Educators for Nonviolence home page History Shows: Winning with Nonviolent Action Did you know that large nonviolent campaigns go back at least as far as the ancient Romans, whose workers staged a major walk-out in 494 B. C.? Did you know that several brutal dictatorships and entrenched empires have been toppled by nonviolent movements? Did you know this has been going on throughout history, all over the world, by people of different religions and backgrounds? Even governments have engaged in nonviolence. The first organized nonviolent army was by Muslims! This book gives short stories of some of the major nonviolent actions that have succeeded. Each page has separate cases, so pages can be photocopied for history or other social studies classes to enrich understanding of different peoples and times. Color pictures are included, and it is available in both hard cover and paperback. It can make excellent birthday and Christmas presents. Young people can learn about the part of history that war-focused texts tend to overlook. Adults can be educated with an overview of the broad span of how well nonviolent action has worked in the past. Both can learn the basics of the history of nonviolent action. Available in hard cover and paperback from Xlibris. For a 30% discount for libraries, classes, non-profits and resellers, order at 1-888-795-4274 ext. 276. Available from author directly for $16.95 for paperback plus $2 shipping in U.S.; $19.95 us $2.75 shipping in U.S. for the hardcover, and can be combined in packet purchases for a better price. DVD: Killing as Trauma & Nonviolence as Lively: Two Aspects of Peace Psychology (one hour, 13 minutes) A workshop at the conference "Seeking Peace: The Courage to be Nonviolent" (September 8, 2005), put on by the Plowshares Collaborative in Indiana. The first part is a presentation about Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress. The second part covers psychological theories helping to explain how and why active nonviolence works in confrontations. Both are followed by questions and answers from the audience. Available only from author directly for $12.00 if purchased alone, plus $2 shipping in U.S. If purchased with a book, the price is $9.00 and shipping is no extra charge. Free with packet of all four books. DVD: Integrating the Culture of Peace and the Culture of Life (one hour, 7 minutes) A workshop at the second annual conference on Gandhian nonviolence in Memphis, Tennessee (October 15, 2005), put on by the Gandhi Institute. A presentation on the topic is followed by a lively question-and-answer session. Available only from author directly for $9.00 if purchased alone, plus $2 shipping. If purchased with a book, the price is $5.00 and shipping is no extra charge. Both DVDs purchased at same time are $12.95 plus $2 shipping; no shipping charge if ordered with book. Back to Home Page Non-profit organizations: Nonprofit organizations may be eligible for receiving 10% of proceeds from sales of books and DVDs when members order from author directly using the code for your organization when purchasing. If you are interested, inquire at admin@rachelmacnair.com. |
