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Global Health, Conflict and Violence

Klaus Melf, Stefi Barna_, Stefi Barna, gabriella arcadu, and Lena Weng

1) Animated stories to illustrate the effects of personal and structural violence in global health: 2) Basic concepts of medical peace work: We also offer a course called Addressing Violence Through Patient Care which you may be interested in. Both of these courses contain material from our previous course entitled Medical Peace Work. Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for global health professionals as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in healthcare professions (medicine, nursing, allied and public health) and global health and development studies.

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1) Animated stories to illustrate the effects of personal and structural violence in global health: 2) Basic concepts of medical peace work: We also offer a course called Addressing Violence Through Patient Care which you may be interested in. Both of these courses contain material from our previous course entitled Medical Peace Work. Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for global health professionals as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in healthcare professions (medicine, nursing, allied and public health) and global health and development studies.

Topics Covered

  • Working in a
  • Responding to a
  • Preparing for the
  • The forms that violence can take: direct, structural, and cultural
  • The hierarchies of violence: collective, interpersonal, and self-induced
  • The levels at which violence takes place: mega, macro, meso, and micro
  • How to prevent all these forms of violence
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Global health, violence, and medical peace work

According to learners, this course offers a comprehensive and highly relevant overview of global health, conflict, and violence. Students particularly value its ability to break down the forms, hierarchies, and levels of violence, providing a solid foundational understanding. The use of animated stories is frequently highlighted as a positive feature, making complex topics more accessible and impactful. While many find it deeply valuable for professionals and students in healthcare and development, some experienced learners suggest its broad scope means certain areas are covered with less in-depth analysis, making it an excellent starting point rather than an exhaustive dive. Overall, it is praised for its focus on medical peace work and its practical application.
Provides a strong introductory base for understanding medical peace work.
"This course is an excellent introduction to medical peace work."
"For someone new to the intersection of global health and conflict, this course offers a solid foundation."
"It covers basic concepts effectively, which is great for new learners."
Animated stories make complex topics accessible and impactful.
"The animated stories were a fantastic way to illustrate the effects of violence."
"The use of real-life examples through the animated stories really brought the concepts to life."
"I found the visual approach really helped solidify my understanding of the material."
Offers a broad, highly relevant understanding of global health and violence.
"The course provides a truly comprehensive overview of global health, conflict, and violence."
"As a public health professional, this course was incredibly relevant to my work."
"I appreciated how the course breaks down the different forms and levels of violence."
Highly relevant for global health and healthcare professionals.
"The concepts of medical peace work are highly valuable. I feel better equipped to understand..."
"As someone in public health, this course directly applies to real-world challenges I face."
"It connects the dots between global health challenges and the peace work framework very effectively."
Covers many topics, but some advanced learners desire more depth.
"While the course covers a lot of ground, I sometimes wished for more in-depth analysis..."
"For specific areas like conflict resolution... it serves more as an overview rather than a deep dive."
"Experienced professionals might find some parts too introductory for their needs."

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The Book of Ruth
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Epidemic Illusions
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Conflict Sociology
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War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning
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Drawing on his experiences as a war correspondent, Hedges explores the psychological and societal allure of war and violence. offers a critical perspective on how war isNarrated and the impact it has on individuals and societies. It is particularly relevant for understanding collective violence and its cultural significance.
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Getting Health Reform Right
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Understanding different health systems is crucial in global health. compares various strategies for delivering health services across different countries, providing insights into the strengths and weaknesses of different models. It useful reference for those interested in health policy and systems.
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The Micro-Sociology of Peace and Conflict
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Introduces a micro-sociological approach to understanding peace and conflict, examining how face-to-face interactions shape larger patterns of violence and peacebuilding. It offers a novel perspective for deepening understanding, particularly for graduate students and researchers in sociology and peace studies. Published recently, it addresses contemporary analytical approaches.
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Sharon
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Provides a philosophical examination of violence against women, exploring ethical and theoretical dimensions. It is essential for understanding gender-based violence from a critical and philosophical standpoint, complementing sociological and psychological analyses.
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Coercive Control
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the problem of intimate partner violence, covering topics such as the causes of intimate partner violence, the consequences of intimate partner violence, and the prevention of intimate partner violence. It is an essential resource for anyone working in the field of intimate partner violence prevention.
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The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness
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Fromm provides a psychoanalytic and social critique of human aggression and destructiveness. offers a deep dive into the underlying psychological and societal roots of violence, contributing to a more profound understanding beyond surface-level explanations. It classic in psychological and social theory.
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Orientalism
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Said's influential book examines the Western portrayal of the East and how this has been linked to imperial power dynamics. While not solely focused on physical violence, it provides crucial context for understanding how discourse and representation can be a form of symbolic violence and justify physical aggression and domination. It foundational text in post-colonial studies.
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Aggression
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A foundational text in the psychology of aggression, this book explores the psychological factors underlying violent behavior. It is valuable for understanding the individual-level dynamics of violence and key resource in psychology and criminology programs.
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The Psychology of Conflict
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Applies psychological principles to the practice of conflict resolution and mediation. It helps readers understand the psychological processes involved in conflict, providing practical insights for managing disputes. This useful resource for those interested in the interpersonal aspects of conflict and is suitable for advanced undergraduate students and practitioners.
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The Dawn of Everything
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This ambitious work challenges conventional narratives of human history, including those about the origins of inequality and violence. While not solely focused on violence, it provides a broad historical and anthropological context for understanding its emergence and variations across societies. It recent and thought-provoking contribution.
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Mochi's War
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Examines the economic dimensions of conflict, exploring how economic factors can contribute to, sustain, and be impacted by war. It provides a valuable perspective for understanding the complex drivers of contemporary conflicts. This is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in the intersection of economics and conflict.
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The Great Influenza
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Understanding the history of pandemics is vital for comprehending current global health security challenges. offers a detailed account of the 1918 influenza pandemic, providing historical context for infectious disease outbreaks and public health responses. It's a valuable resource for historical perspective.
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Against the Loveless World
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This novel tells the story of a Palestinian woman navigating violence and displacement. While fiction, it offers a powerful and personal perspective on the human experience of political violence, occupation, and resistance. It complements theoretical and historical texts by providing an empathetic understanding.
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The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of...
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This influential and controversial book argues that future conflicts will be primarily cultural. It provides a broad, albeit debated, perspective on the potential sources of global conflict in the post-Cold War era. It is relevant for understanding contemporary topics and is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Lena Weng
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