Includes bibliographical references and index.

The meanings of peace -- Peace movements -- The meanings of war -- The special significance of nuclear weapons -- The individual level -- The group level -- The state level -- The decision-making level -- The social and economic levels -- Diplomacy, negotiations, and conflict resolution -- Peace through strength? -- Disarmament and arms control -- International organizations -- International law -- World government -- Ethical and religious perspectives -- Human rights -- Ecological wholeness -- Economic well-being -- Nonviolence -- Toward the future.