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Author: Morihei Ueshiba Summary: Written by the founder of Aikido, this collection of sayings and philosophy espouses a path to peace that involves respecting all life, understanding universal principles, and promoting harmony between individuals and the environment.

Author: Kenneth Boulding Summary: Boulding outlines a framework for understanding peace as a structure created by three essential domains: the integrative, the deterrent, and the distributive structures.

Author: Marshall McLuhan and Quentin Fiore Summary: An exploration of how global communication technologies influence human experiences, especially conflict, and perception in modern societies. The authors suggest that media shapes human experience and introduces the concept of the 'global village'.

Author: Benedict Anderson Summary: Anderson examines the origins and spread of nationalism, highlighting how print capitalism allowed for the creation of 'imagined communities' among strangers which led to the formation of nations.

Author: William Ury Summary: Ury introduces the concept of the 'Third Side', which represents the community in conflict resolution, and provides practical strategies for individuals to contribute to peace in their communities.

Author: Peter N. Stearns Summary: Stearns explores the ways in which societies throughout history have achieved moments of peace, examining the various methods and frameworks through which peace has been established and maintained.

Author: Paulo Freire Summary: Freire presents a powerful critique of the traditional educational system and proposes a new pedagogy based on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and the enabling of critical thinking, as part of the larger struggle for social justice and liberation.

Author: Mark Juergensmeyer Summary: Juergensmeyer analyzes the philosophy and methods of Mahatma Gandhi's nonviolent resistance, situating it within the broader context of peace studies and contemporary nonviolent struggles.

Author: James Laue Summary: Laue discusses the ethical and practical dimensions of peace, offering insights into conflict resolution and the nonviolent strategies for achieving peaceful relations.

Author: Jonathan Schell Summary: Schell argues that in the nuclear age, military power can no longer achieve true political victory and that humanity must turn to nonviolent action as the only viable path to global peace and security.

Author: Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall Summary: Ackerman and DuVall document a series of successful nonviolent campaigns throughout the 20th century and argue for nonviolence as a potent means of political change.

Author: Gene Sharp Summary: Sharp explores the history and strategy of nonviolent struggle, offering detailed analysis of past nonviolent movements and providing a practical guide for activists to implement nonviolent action.

Author: Elise Boulding Summary: Elise Boulding presents a cultural and historical examination of peaceful societies, offering insights into how cultural norms and institutions sustain peaceful conditions over time.

Author: William James Summary: In this essay, James advocates for the channeling of martial virtues into non-violent forms of civic engagement to maintain societal discipline and cohesion, without the destructiveness of war.

Author: Robert L. Holmes and Barry L. Gan Summary: This text provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of nonviolence theory and its application in various historical movements, drawing upon the works of major thinkers and activists in the field of peace studies.

Author: Joan V. Bondurant Summary: The book revisits Gandhian principles and techniques of nonviolence, detailing its implementation in the Indian independence movement and exploring its implications for the study and practice of nonviolent resistance.

Author: Adam Curle Summary: Curle draws from his extensive experience in peace studies to outline the strategies and approaches to peace education, conflict resolution, and the broader aims of achieving a peaceful society.

Author: Betty A. Reardon Summary: Reardon presents a feminist perspective on peace and security, challenging traditional security paradigms and advocating for the inclusion of women and gender considerations in peace processes.

Author: Johan Galtung Summary: This book outlines Galtung's theory of peacebuilding, which encompasses direct, structural, and cultural peace, and explores strategies for transitioning to a peaceful society through nonviolent means.