<P>Can more peaceful childhoods promote a culture of peace? Increasing evidence from abroad range of disciplines shows that how we raise our children affects the propensity for conflictand the potential for peace within a given community. In this book, experts from a range ofdisciplines examine the biological and social underpinnings of child development and the importanceof strengthening families to build harmonious and equitable relations across generations. Theyexplore the relevance to the pursuit of peace in the world, highlight directions for futureresearch, and propose novel approaches to translate knowledge into concreteaction.</P><P>The contributors describe findings from research in biology, neuroscience,evolution, genetics, and psychology. They report empirical evidence on children living in violentconditions, resilience in youth, and successful interventions. Their contributions show that thecreation of sustainable partnerships with government agencies, community leaders, policy makers,funders, and service providers is a key ingredient for success. Taken together, they suggestpossible novel approaches to translate knowledge into concrete action. </P>