In this volume, nine renowned experts delineate their theoretical or methodological approach of Aikidô in potentiating constructive handling of social conflicts. The authors depict the contribution of the Japanese self-defensive art Aikidô to the theory and practice of conflict transformation. The concept of Elicitive Conflict Transformation (Lederach, Dietrich) necessarily calls for a revised understanding of applied peace work and a new personal profile of the conflict worker. This is the point where Aikidô and conflict/peace work meet.

AiKiDô: The Trinity of Conflict Transformation

Scientific Research Studies on Aikidô
Philosophical and Spiritual Roots
Using Aikidô and Transpersonal Psychology Concepts
Aikidô and Mediation
Practical Applications of Aikidô
Transforming the Conflictual Body
Embodied Compassionate Communication: Applied Aikidô
Non-Violent Communication and Aikidô
Rhetorical Aikidô: Arguing as an Art of Peace
Aikidô and Law Enforcement.