One of America's preeminent educational philosophers and public intellectuals, John Dewey is perhaps best known for his interest in the study of pragmatic philosophy and his application of progressive ideas to the field of education. Carrying his ideas and actions beyond the academy, he tied his philosophy to pacifist ideology in America after World War I in order to achieve a democratic world order. Although his work and life have been well documented, his role in the postwar peace movement has been generally overlooked.

In John Dewey, America's Peace-Minded Educator,...

A volume in Peace Education Series Editors Ian Harris, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Edward J. Brantmeier, Colorado State University, and Jing Lin, University of Maryland, Books Not Bombs: Teaching Peace Since the Dawn of the Republic is an important work relevant to peace scholars, practitioners, and students. This incisive book offers an exciting and comprehensive historical analysis of the origins and development of peace education from the creation of the New Republic at the end of the Eighteenth Century to the beginning of the Twenty-First century. It examines efforts to educate...

A volume in Peace Education Series Editors Ian Harris, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Edward J. Brantmeier, Colorado State University, and Jing Lin, University of Maryland, Books Not Bombs: Teaching Peace Since the Dawn of the Republic is an important work relevant to peace scholars, practitioners, and students. This incisive book offers an exciting and comprehensive historical analysis of the origins and development of peace education from the creation of the New Republic at the end of the Eighteenth Century to the beginning of the Twenty-First century. It examines efforts to educate...

Thi. particular wort. is an edited collection of writings by fonner .rodents, colleagues, and bis mentor in honor of the late, noled American Intellectual historian Arthur A. Ekirch, Jr. Ekirch, a pacifist during World War II, who served in Civilian Public Service Camp$, laler acbieved academi : notoriety for his popular book, The Decline of American Liberalism. During his long and distinguished teaching career at American University and the University 81 Albany, Ekirch autho.red and edited tn1 books in the field of American bistory. A committed liberal and individualist, Ekircb was admired...

This new edition of Nicholas Murray Butlers The International Mind marks the 100th anniversary of its publication. Widely read at the time, it has reached the status of classic work. It still has an important message for today's readers: how can we establish an international mind that builds a lasting peace for the world.

This new edition of Nicholas Murray Butlers The International Mind marks the 100th anniversary of its publication. Widely read at the time, it has reached the status of classic work. It still has an important message for today's readers: how can we establish an international mind that builds a lasting peace for the world.