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About the Author
David P. Barash is an evolutionary biologist, Professor of Psychology emeritus at the University of Washington, and author of more than 200 technical research articles, and 39 books. He is also a long-time peace activist and was named by a right-wing organization as one of the 64 most dangerous professors in the US. Judith Eve Lipton is a psychiatrist who practiced psychopharmacology and psychosomatic medicine for 30 years. She learned sociobiology from David Barash, and they went on to maximize their fitness by investing in 4 children and 7 grandchildren, so far, not to mention co-authoring 8 books, about war, sex, and human nature. She is passionate about animals, peace, and the prevention of nuclear war.
Reviews
"A timely book! Overall, the book is theoretically well developed, with a wealth of information on this understudied topic, and represents an original and innovative piece of scholarship which adds to the literature. Moreover, it's well-written and lucid which should appeal to generalists seeking a better contextualization of Costa Rica and the region." * Peace Research Journal *
Costa Rica is a wonderful enigma * and this book helps strip some of the mystery away, explaining how this country manages to be happy and useful despite doing little to damage the planet's environment. It's the kind of lesson we need quickly to learn around the world." Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature *
Strength Through Peace is an engaging book about Costa Rica, a small country in a dangerous part of the world that abolished its military in 1948 and has tried to meet the needs of its people instead. Costa Rica's bold step continues to provide an important lesson for the world: If you want peace, prepare for peace." * David Krieger, President, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation *
No book could be more relevant and appropriate to our time than Strength Through Peace. It is imperative that all who care about the sanctity of evolution must read this book and then lead a revolution to preserve all life on earth." * Helen Caldicott, MD, Founder and President [1978-1983], Physicians for Social Responsibility; Founder, Helen Caldicott Foundation for a Nuclear Free Future *
Here is a story worth celebrating: Costa Rica's unwavering pursuit of social progress via demilitarization. You will experience renewed hope, and want to share it with all of your friends and loved ones!" * Michael Klare, Five College Professor of Peace & World Security Studies, Hampshire College *
Most people think war is ineradicable, because it's part of human nature, but they're wrong. In Strength Through Peace, Lipton and Barash argue that Costa Rica, which abolished its army in 1948, offers hope that the US and other nations can kick the habit of militarism. I hope lots of people read this fascinating, uplifting book, because the first step toward ending war is to believe we can do it." * John Horgan, author of The End of War *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199924974
Author Judith Eve Lipton
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 476g
Dimensions(mm) 157mm * 236mm * 23mm