Dwell in Peace persuasively articulates an approach to in-terpersonal conflict management that is humane without being faddish and optimistic without being naive. Arnett combines ex-tensive reading in philosophy and communication with data from almost fifty interviews of representatives of the major peace churches into a book that is both coherent and practical. Arnett Like the distinguished scholar Maurice Friedman elaborates Martin Buber's philosophy of dialogue into a balanced and workable approach to handling disagreements.

John Stewart, Associate Professor, Speech Communication Dept., Univ. of Washington

It is popular to be cynical about peacemaking these days. Arnett's book is a good cure for that sickness. It gives us hope that we can achieve the vital balance between being true to ourselves as we are true to our human relationships. It is a sturdy affirmation of the practicality of "peacemaking" in everyday life. Here are the bedrock attitudes on which effective peacemaking skills can be built.

Paul W. Keller, Professor Emeritus, Speech Communication Dept., Manchester College

The central theme of this well-written book is that human beings can be violated without their lives being taken by another. Not only will it help the reader understand the peace churches' position on nonviolence but it applies nonviolence to everyday relationships and contains thoughtful suggestions on how individuals can deal with their conflicts

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