August John Hoffman is professor of psychology at Metropolitan State University. Michelle Filkins is professor and reference and instruction librarian at Metropolitan State University. Saul Alamilla is associate professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Kennesaw State University.
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Chapter 1: The Changing Faces of Diversity within Communities: Why Ethnic Hate Crimes, Extremism, and Violence are Increasing among Global Populations Chapter 2: The Evolution of Violence, Bullying, Compassion and Forgiveness: Planting the Seeds of a More Peaceful and Tolerant Society Chapter 3: Immigration, Sustainable Green Spaces and The Social Contract: Developing a Strength-Based Model to Reduce Conflict Chapter 4: Teaching Tolerance and the Roles of Community Development in Reducing Intergroup Conflict Chapter 5: The Interpersonal Benefits of "Green" Environments and Providing Pathways to Greater Connectedness and Social Capital to the Community Chapter 6: The Polarized Community, Antisocial Behaviors, and The "Lone Wolf" Syndrome: Identifying Potential Catastrophe via Proactive Community Intervention Chapter 7: The Role of Libraries as Essential Community Resources Chapter 8: Multiculturalism: The Role of Culture, Acculturation, and Contextual Factors in Intergroup Relations in Diverse Societies