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Fostering Change in Institutions, Environments, and People

by David C. Berliner

Book Details

Publisher:Routledge
Published:2014-04-08
Pages:340
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

This volume is comprised of contributions from leading scholars in education and psychology. In part one of the book the authors provide insight into the psychology of change, examining: What factors work as catalysts for change in environments, institutions and people What factors hinder change When change is deemed beneficial In the second part of this volume the authors turn their attention to the issue of peace education. They examine the types of problems that societies and scholars should

Our Review

This scholarly collection brings together leading voices in education and psychology to tackle the complex dynamics of institutional and personal transformation. The first section provides deep psychological insights into what actually drives change in environments and systems, examining both the catalysts that spark meaningful progress and the barriers that maintain stubborn resistance. The analysis moves beyond surface-level solutions to explore when change proves genuinely beneficial versus when it merely disrupts without improving conditions.

The volume's second half shifts focus to peace education, offering critical perspectives on how societies and academic institutions can address systemic conflicts and build sustainable frameworks for harmony. What makes this work particularly valuable is its dual approach—combining psychological foundations with practical educational applications—creating a comprehensive resource for educators, policymakers, and organizational leaders. Readers seeking evidence-based strategies for creating meaningful change will find this collection both intellectually rigorous and practically applicable to real-world challenges.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education