mennonite

The Wow Factor and a Non-Theory of Change
chapter

The Wow Factor and a Non-Theory of Change

A thought piece that explores positive approaches to peacebuilding as a composite moment in which the creative process lifts sight to a new, more holistic view.

2010
The Heart of Reconciliation: A Conversation with John Paul Lederach
chapter

The Heart of Reconciliation: A Conversation with John Paul Lederach

A conversation that explores John Paul's work, dynamics of conflict in congregational and church settings, and the centrality of reconciliation to the Christian life.

2001
Journey from Resolution to Transformative Peacebuilding
chapter

Journey from Resolution to Transformative Peacebuilding

A chapter reflecting on three specific experiences that marked important evolutions in John Paul's thinking and practice.

2000
The Paradox of Popular Justice: A Practitioner’s View
chapter

The Paradox of Popular Justice: A Practitioner’s View

A reflection highlighting the authors' tensions around the concepts of popular, justice, community, and empowerment and an inside view and assessment of the success and potential of the movement toward popular justice.

1993
Of Nets, Nails, and Problems: The Folk Language of Conflict Resolution in a Central American Setting
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Of Nets, Nails, and Problems: The Folk Language of Conflict Resolution in a Central American Setting

A book chapter adaptation of John Paul's doctoral dissertation on indigenous understandings of conflict processes rooted in language and culture.

1991
Conflict Resolution in Cross Cultural Context
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Conflict Resolution in Cross Cultural Context

A chapter reflecting on the promises and pitfalls of conflict resolution in a cross-cultural setting.

1989
The Doables: Just Policing on the Ground
chapter

The Doables: Just Policing on the Ground

The concluding chapter to the book Just Policing, Not War that considers practices and strategies for just policing and human security that are available, accessible, and acceptable.

2007
Let’s Talk About Culture: Reconcile Chapter 9 Finale
video recording

Let’s Talk About Culture: Reconcile Chapter 9 Finale

The final session of a book study of Reconcile, hosted through Let's Talk About Culture, in which John Paul features as a guest.

2020
Of Nets, Nails, and Problemas: A Folk Vision of Conflict in Central America
thesis

Of Nets, Nails, and Problemas: A Folk Vision of Conflict in Central America

John Paul's Ph.D. thesis for the Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

1988
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