Reaches out to an interdisciplinary audience, providing all students with a philosophical framework with which to understand peace Defines peace positively rather than negatively (i.e., the absence of war and violence), creating a much richer subject for student analysis Recovers from history examples of individuals and societies engaged in nonviolent actions that have altered the course of history Offers a sustained critique of Just War Theory, recasting the philosophical debate over when war is justified Emphasizes the importance of the individual in creating peace, making the book relevant to the student¿s own daily life