{"product_id":"the-frontlines-of-peace-an-insiders-guide-to-changing-the-world-hardcover","title":"The Frontlines of Peace: An Insider's Guide to Changing the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSeverine Autesserre\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeymah Gbowee\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt turns surprising, funny, and gut-wrenching, this is the hopeful story of the ordinary yet extraordinary people who have figured out how to build lasting peace in their communities\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe word \"peacebuilding\" evokes a story we've all heard over and over: violence breaks out, foreign nations are scandalized, peacekeepers and million-dollar donors come rushing in, warring parties sign a peace agreement and, sadly, within months the situation is back to where it started--sometimes worse. But what strategies have worked to build lasting peace in conflict zones, particularly for ordinary citizens on the ground? And why should other ordinary citizens, thousands of miles away, care? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003cem\u003eThe Frontlines of Peace\u003c\/em\u003e, Severine Autesserre, award-winning researcher and peacebuilder, examines the well-intentioned but inherently flawed peace industry. With examples drawn from across the globe, she reveals that peace can grow in the most unlikely circumstances. Contrary to what most politicians preach, building peace doesn't require billions in aid or massive international interventions. Real, lasting peace requires giving power to local citizens. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Frontlines of Peace\u003c\/em\u003e tells the stories of the ordinary yet extraordinary individuals and organizations that are confronting violence in their communities effectively. One thing is clear: successful examples of peacebuilding around the world, in countries at war or at peace, have involved innovative grassroots initiatives led by local people, at times supported by foreigners, often employing methods shunned by the international elite. By narrating success stories of this kind, Autesserre shows the radical changes we must take in our approach if we hope to build lasting peace around us--whether we live in Congo, the United States, or elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeverine Autesserre\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning author, peacebuilder, and researcher, as well as a Professor of Political Science at Barnard College, Columbia University. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Trouble with the Congo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePeaceland\u003c\/em\u003e, in addition to articles for publications such as \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eForeign Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cem\u003e Foreign Policy\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAutesserre has been involved intimately in the world of international aid for more than twenty years. She has conducted research in twelve different conflict zones, from Colombia to Somalia to Israel and the Palestinian territories. She has worked for Doctors Without Borders in places like Afghanistan and Congo, and at the United Nations headquarters in the United States. Her research has helped shape the intervention strategies of several United Nations departments, foreign affairs ministries, and non-governmental organizations, as well as numerous philanthropists and activists. She has also been a featured speaker at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the United Nations Security Council. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou can find a teaching guide and a book club discussion guide at the links below. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTeaching Guide: https: \/\/severineautesserre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Teaching-Guide-The-Frontlines-of-Peace.pdf \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBook club discussion guide: https: \/\/severineautesserre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Frontlines-Book-Club-Guide.pdf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.4 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47382660841650,"sku":"9780197530351","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/49eb2675cdcbe2124f89efffd3a3f57d.webp?v=1777840687","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-frontlines-of-peace-an-insiders-guide-to-changing-the-world-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}