The book is structured into four parts, each exploring a major approach to peace:
He differentiates between Negative Peace (the absence of war) and Positive Peace (the presence of social justice and human integration). The Four Theoretical Pillars
The absence of direct, structural, and cultural violence. Peace by Peaceful Means: Peace and Conflict, De...
A central concept in Galtung’s work is the interrelationship between three types of violence: Conflict Formations - Peace by Peaceful Means
Addresses structural violence , particularly in economic systems, and proposes ways to overcome it. The book is structured into four parts, each
Explores the creative and nonviolent transformation of conflict, emphasizing the importance of a "culture of conflict".
Investigates cultural violence , looking at the deep-seated codes and cosmologies within civilizations that justify other forms of violence. The Violence Triangle Published in 1996, it provides a comprehensive theoretical
Johan Galtung’s is a foundational text in peace studies . Published in 1996, it provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for peace research, education, and action. Core Definitions of Peace Galtung defines peace through two distinct lenses: