This book is a foundational primer that is not just an introduction to what promises to be an integrative, critical field of applied science, but also a harbinger for encouraging improvement in the human condition via areas heretofore untestedDLepigenetics or neural plasticity? Dr. Fitzduff is to be applauded for such a comprehensive review of the scientific literature and to make it accessible and understandable to all. Now it is up to us to put it into action
Mari Fitzduff is Professor Emerita at Brandeis University where she was the Founding Director of the international programs in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence. She has undertaken research and training on issues of mediation, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Her books include The Psychology of Resolving Global Conflicts: From War to Peace, (co-edited with Chris Stout) , and Why Irrational Politics Appeals: Understanding the Allure of Trump.