Peace, War, and Culture

ENG 330, HIS 390, PHI 340, SOC 305
Spring 2001
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Faculty Hall 105

Professor: Dr Kevin Binfield
Phone: 270-762-4541
Office: Faculty Hall 7B12
Email: kevin.binfield@murraystate.edu
 

Image at left: Norman Rockwell, "The Golden Rule"

 
Description:
An interdisciplinary study of the ways in which cultures shape and are shaped by peace and war.  The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a variety of conflicts, approaches to resolving conflicts, and definitions of peace through the study of literature, art, history, philosophy, popular culture, sociology and journalism.

Textbook (with links to online retailers):
Barash, David. P.  Approaches to Peace: A Reader in Peace Studies.  Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.  ISBN: 0195123867 (paperback) or 0195123859 (hardback).  Order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, Half.com, 1bookstreet, Amazon, ecampus, 
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