Living Beyond War: A Citizen's Guide

By Winslow Myers

Book Overview

After thousands of years, the dream of a world without war may seem hopelessly unrealistic. But, as Winslow Myers shows in this concise, eloquent primer, what is truly unrealistic is the notion that war remains a reasonable solution to the conflicts on our planet. He begins by showing why war has become obsolete (though obviously not extinct): it doesn't solve the problems that ostensibly justify it; its costs are unacceptably high; the destructiveness of modern weapons could lead to human extinction; and there are better alternatives. After elaborating on these points, he outlines a new way of thinking that will be necessary if we are to move beyond war, in particular a recognition of our "oneness" and global interdependence. Finally, he outlines practical alternatives and inspiring examples that anticipate the goal of a world "beyond war."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570758271
• ISBN13: 9781570758270
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.2"