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The Evolution of Human Cooperation and Community Development


The Evolution of Human Cooperation and Community Development

A Greener Approach to Understanding the Dynamics of Conflict

von: August John Hoffman, Michelle Filkins, Saul Alamilla, Taylor Kruger

44,99 €

Verlag: Lexington Books
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 12.02.2021
ISBN/EAN: 9781793601100
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 180

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<p><span>Communities today face unprecedented racial tension, conflict, and turmoil. Social unrest, political rhetoric, authoritarian rulers, and economic disparities contribute to unprecedented levels of community violence and extremism. </span><span>The Evolution of Human Cooperation and Community Development: A Greener Approach to Understanding the Dynamics of Conflict</span><span> proposes a more comprehensive and community-oriented approach to address conflict through the development of community resources and ecologically sustainable green space programs, such as community gardening programs. The authors draw on empirical research to identify how resources may be utilized to promote increased positive intergroup contact and provide greater collaboration among community residents. This book provides the essential interpersonal mechanisms to achieve a more resilient, empowered, and peaceful community.</span></p>
<p><span>The Evolution of Human Cooperation and Community Development</span><span> provides a concise summary of the evolutionary roots of conflict and proposes several viable interventions that will help build a stronger, resilient, and more tolerant society.</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 1: The Changing Faces of Diversity within Communities: Why Ethnic Hate Crimes, Extremism, and Violence are Increasing among Global Populations</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 2: The Evolution of Violence, Bullying, Compassion and Forgiveness: Planting the Seeds of a More Peaceful and Tolerant Society</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 3: Immigration, Sustainable Green Spaces and The Social Contract: Developing a Strength-Based Model to Reduce Conflict</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 4: Teaching Tolerance and the Roles of Community Development in Reducing Intergroup Conflict</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 5: The Interpersonal Benefits of “Green” Environments and Providing Pathways to Greater Connectedness and Social Capital to the Community</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 6: The Polarized Community, Antisocial Behaviors, and The “Lone Wolf” Syndrome: Identifying Potential Catastrophe via Proactive Community Intervention</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 7: The Role of Libraries as Essential Community Resources</span></p>
<p><span>Chapter 8: Multiculturalism: The Role of Culture, Acculturation, and Contextual Factors in Intergroup Relations in Diverse Societies</span></p>
<p><span>August John Hoffman</span><span> is professor of psychology at Metropolitan State University.</span></p>
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<p><span>Michelle Filkins</span><span> is professor and reference and instruction librarian at Metropolitan State University.</span></p>
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<p><span>Saul Alamilla</span><span> is associate professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Kennesaw State University.</span></p>
<p><span>3/31/22, </span><span>Choice</span><span>: This book was featured in a roundup of top community college titles.</span></p>
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<p><span>Link: <a href="https://www.choice360.org/choice-pick/the-top-75-community-college-titles-march-2022/"><span>https://www.choice360.org/choice-pick/the-top-75-community-college-titles-march-2022/</span></a></span></p>

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