Johan Galtung

(1930)

Norwegian sociologist, known as father of peace studies

Negative and Positive peace:

Negative Peace: absence of violence

Positive Peace: restoration of relationships, the creation of social systems that serve the needs of the whole population and the constructive resolution of conflict

Books:

1. Violence, Peace and Peace Research - 1969
2. Peace By Peaceful Means - 1996  
3. 50 Years: 100 Peace and Conflict Perspectives - 2008