Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-197).

Foreword / Richard H. Solomon -- Pt. I. Contemporary Armed Conflict. 1. Global Overview. 2. Characteristics of Deeply Divided Societies -- Pt. II. Building Peace - A Conceptual Framework. 3. Reconciliation: The Building of Relationship. 4. Structure: Lenses for the Big Picture. 5. Process: The Dynamics and Progression of Conflict. 6. An Integrated Framework for Peacebuilding. 7. Resources: Making Peace Possible. 8. Coordination: Points of Contact. 9. Preparing for Peacebuilding. 10. Strategic and Responsive Evaluation. 11. Conclusion -- Applying Concepts to Cases: Four African Case Studies / John Prendergast.

"Building Peace is John Paul Lederach's definitive statement on peacebuilding. Lederach explains why we need to move beyond "traditional" diplomacy, which often emphasizes top-level leaders and short-term objectives, toward a holistic approach that stresses the multiplicity of peacemakers, long-term perspectives, and the need to create an infrastructure that empowers resources within a society and maximizes contributions from outside."--BOOK JACKET.