Elise M. Boulding

Elise M. Boulding (July 6, 1920 – June 24, 2010) was a Quaker sociologist, and author credited as a major contributor to creating the academic discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies. Her holistic, multidimensional approach to peace research sets her apart as an important scholar and activist in multiple fields. Her written works span several decades and range from discussion of family as a foundation for peace, to Quaker spirituality to reinventing the international “global culture”. Particularly of note is her emphasis on women and family in the peace process.

Read more about Elise M. Boulding:  Summary, The Religious Society of Friends, The Theory of Peace As An Everyday Process, Women’s Role in History and The Peace Process, The Role of Family in The Peace Process, Building A Global Civic Culture, Works