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to make the earth whole the art of citizen diplomacy in an age of religious militancy
to make the earth whole studies the art of citizen diplomacy a process that can address clashes of religion and culture across regional lines even when traditional negotiations between governments can fail . while faith and regional differences have been sources of division around the world in recent decades millions of citizens are also creating bonds of friendship and collaboration that are forming the basis of a global community . drawing on the experiences gleaned from years practicing citizen diplomacy in some of the worlds most politically charged climates scholar practitioner of conflict resolution and rabbi marc gopin describes his work in syria as a central case study of the book . the author outlines the strategic basis for creating community across lines of enmity the social network theory to explain how this happens and the long term vision required for a progressive but inclusive global community that respects religious communities even as it limits their coercive power over others . this powerful and practical book outlines an incremental and evolutionary strategy of positive change that stands a strong chance of success even in todays most conservative and repressive religious and political contexts . to make the earth whole also examines the ethical challenges of citizen diplomacy from the perspectives of both western and eastern philosophies and religions . the worlds wisdom traditions are essential in devising a way for citizens to develop the foundations for global community .
paperback rowman & littlefield publishers inc. 2009 isbn13 9780742558632 isbn10 0742558630
abridged n isbn 13 9780742558632 number in series 1 number of pages 252 publisher rowman & littlefield pub inc release date 62135769600000