Over the years, a considerable amount of work has been conducted in the field of peace studies, conflict management, peace science in economics, sociology, anthropology and management. This title presents research by scholars with an emphasis on theoretical and mathematical constructs in the area of peace economics and peace science.

Acknowledgments. Foreword. The Global Peace Index and the Structure of Peace. The European Expansion Toward Middle East Conflicts and Economic Convergence (2000–2010). A Foundational Mathematical Account of a Specific Complex Social Reality: Conflict in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Language as a Tool of Reconciliation and Ethnic Harmony: A Case Study of Sri Lanka. The Alchemy of Global Emissions Trading Scheme (GETS): Speculation and Regulation. Decentralization and Military Coups. Conflict of Civil-Military Approach in Pakistan: Its Regional Implications. Knowledge Creation and Innovation in Medium Technology Clusters. The Terrain of War: How Using the Word “Mountain” Biases Conflict Research. Peace-Building and Geopolitical Fantasies. Satyagraha: Gandhi's Approach to Conflict Resolution. International Economic and Financial Crisis: Relevance of a Gandhian Approach. Perspectives on Democracy and Civil Society in India. Cooperation for a Peaceful and Sustainable World Part 1. Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Copyright page. List of Contributors.