June 27, 2007

Launch of new publications series

"Complementary Approaches to Coexistence Work

On Thursday July 19, 2007, Coexistence International launched a new publications series entitled “Complementary Approaches to Coexistence Work”.  Each paper in the series focuses on the theoretical and practical intersections of coexistence and a related area of work, offering recommendations and resources to practitioners and policymakers.  The first papers of the series were launched at an invitation-only event in New York City. 

• What is Coexistence and Why a Complementary Approach?
  By Jessica Berns - Coexistence International
  with Mari Fitzduff - Coexistence International Advisory Board
  
  
• Focus on Coexistence and the Arts
  By Lesley Yalen – University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  with Cynthia Cohen – Slifka Program in Intercommunal Coexistence at Brandeis University
  
  
• Focus on Coexistence and Democracy-Building
  By Isabella Jean – Independent Consultant
  with Jessica Berns – Coexistence International
  
  
• Focus on Coexistence and Natural Resources
  By Attila Klein – Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University
  
  
• Focus on Coexistence and Security
  By Lisa Schirch – 3D Security Initiative

A series of case studies examining the state of coexistence within various countries were also launched online.  These case studies compare diversity and coexistence policies in countries around the world, including Czech Republic, Ecuador, Latvia, Mauritius, and Poland.

Online versions of the papers are available here. Print versions available upon request.
For more information about either paper series or the publications launch, please contact coexistenceintl@brandeis.edu.