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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgements | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Background | |
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| What Is Conflict? | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Definition of Conflict | |
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| The Objects of Conflict | |
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| The Structure of Conflict | |
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| Disputes, Contests, and Conflicts | |
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| Is Conflict Always Destructive? | |
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| Conflict, Aggression, Violence | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Note | |
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| Conflict and Conflict Resolution in the Contemporary World | |
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| Small Group and Interpersonal Conflict | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Trends in Small-Scale Conflict | |
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| Entangled Conflicts | |
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| Violence in Small Group and Interpersonal Conflict | |
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| Conflict Resolution at Ground Level | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| Large-Scale Societal Conflict | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Discordant Societies | |
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| The Increasing Complexity of Major Societal Conflicts | |
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| Violent and Peaceful Transformations | |
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| Conflict Resolution at the National Level | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| International Conflict | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| A World of Conflicts | |
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| The Growing Complexity of International Conflicts | |
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| The Relative Decline of International Violence | |
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| An Increasing International Repertory of Conflict Resolution Processes | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| The Causes of Conflict | |
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| Is Conflict Behaviour Rational? | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| What Is Rational Behaviour? | |
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| Liberal Economics and Conflict | |
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| Two Examples of the Rational Choice Theory in Conflict Studies | |
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| Game Theory | |
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| Critiques of the Rational Choice Approach | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| Are Conflicts Driven by Biological Needs? | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Biological Roots of Human Conflict | |
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| Population, Resources, and Conflict | |
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| A Biological Approach to Emotions | |
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| Complex Adaptive Systems | |
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| Conclusions | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| The Psychology of Conflict | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Psychoanalysis | |
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| Behaviourism | |
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| Personality and Conflict | |
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| Social Psychology and Conflict | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| Conflict as a Social Outcome | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Political Power and Conflict | |
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| Economic and Class Conflict | |
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| Social Change and Conflict | |
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| Cultures, Identity, and Conflict | |
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| Gender and Conflict | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| Recent Philosophical Approaches to Conflict | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Philosophical Tradition | |
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| Critical Theory | |
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| Postmodernism | |
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| Relations between Self and Other | |
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| Mimetic TheoryThe Contribution of Rene Girard | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| Conflict Resolution | |
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| How People Behave in Conflict | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Behavioural Approaches | |
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| Levels of Consciousness | |
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| Tactics | |
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| Communication | |
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| Conflict Escalation | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| Processes for Dealing with Conflict | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Addressing Conflict | |
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| Negotiation | |
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| Conciliation | |
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| Group Intervention Processes | |
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| Mediation | |
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| Arbitration | |
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| Adjudication | |
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| Authoritative Allocation | |
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| Traditional Processes | |
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| Modern Conflict Resolution Systems | |
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| Unusual Methods of Conflict Resolution | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| The Prevention and Resolution of Violent Conflict | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Diplomacy | |
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| The Rise of Negotiated Peace Settlements | |
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| Contemporary Peace Agreements | |
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| Peace Missions | |
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| Coercive Actions and PeaceChapter VII and Beyond | |
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| Peacebuilding | |
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| Confidence-Building Measures | |
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| Disarmament and Arms Control | |
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| Conclusions | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| Reconciliation | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Etymologies | |
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| Approaches to Reconciliation | |
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| The Complexity of Reconciliation | |
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| Reconciliation as a Goal | |
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| Reconciliation as a Process | |
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| Case Studies of Reconciliation | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| Ethical Issues | |
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| Conflict, Violence, and Ethics? | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Values, Principles, and Goals | |
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| Ethical Drivers of Conflict | |
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| The Just War Tradition | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| What Role Does Justice Play? | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Justice and Conflict | |
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| Origins of Justice | |
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| Just Institutions | |
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| Justice in Context | |
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| Aspects of an Unjust Action | |
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| Paradigms of Justice | |
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| Mercy, Pardon, and Forgiveness | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| What Is the Relationship Between Conflict and Peace? | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Definitions of Peace | |
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| Peace as an Orientation | |
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| Non-violence | |
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| Peace Research and Peace Education | |
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| Peace Challenges | |
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| Critical Reflections | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| Ethics and Conflict Specialists | |
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| Chapter Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Ethical Vision | |
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| Reflective/Reflexive Practice | |
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| Deontological Moments | |
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| Moral Dilemmas | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Notes | |
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| Conclusions | |
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| Glossary | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |