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Discussion of Montiel and Belo: Nonviolent Democratic Transitions Within a Peace Psychology Framework

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2012

Daniel J. Christie
Daniel J. Christie*
Affiliation:
Ohio State University, United States of America. [email protected]
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*Address for correspondence: Daniel Christie, Ohio State University, 351 Hawthorn Boulevard, Delaware, Ohio 43015, United States of America.

Abstract

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In addition to being the bloodiest century in human history, the 20th century was distinguished by many large-scale nonviolent movements that successfully toppled oppressive regimes, often in the face of overwhelming military power. Notable examples include: India, South Africa, Poland, Czechoslovakia, the Philippines, Chile, and Serbia (cf. Ackerman & DuVall, 2000; Ackerman & Kruegler, 1994; Zunes, Kurtz, & Asher, 1999). Montiel and Belo's research is unique, identifying human cognitions, emotions, and values that accompanied East Timor's nonviolent transition to democracy. The current article places their work within the larger framework of peace psychology

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Articles and Discussions
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Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology , Volume 2 , Issue 1: Special Issue: Part 2 in a Series of Special Articles: Psychology in Pacific Rim Nations: Its Past, Present and Future , 01 March 2008 , pp. 9 - 11
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