Peace History Society

The Peace History Society is a U.S. nonprofit organization, established in 1964 as the Conference on Peace Research in History. It was renamed the Peace History Society in 1994. The society is affiliated with the American Historical Association.

Mission and Objectives

The primary mission of the Peace History Society is the scholarly study of the deep-rooted causes of peace and war, as well as the means to secure and maintain nonviolent resolutions to conflicts[1][2][3]. The society encourages national and international scholarly work to explore and articulate the conditions for achieving lasting peace[5].

Activities and Publications

The Peace History Society organizes conferences, where scholars can present research on peace and conflict-related topics. Additionally, the society presents awards to recognize notable contributions to the field of peace history[2]. Since 1972, it has jointly published the journal Peace & Change: A Journal of Peace Research with the Peace and Justice Studies Association[1].

Notable Contributions and Resources

The society gathers, preserves, and makes accessible material documenting non-governmental efforts for nonviolent social change, disarmament, and conflict resolution[4]. It also serves as a clearinghouse for information on websites related to the history of peace and peace studies.

Leadership and Structure

The organization is led by a team of officers, including a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, as well as co-editors for its publications. Officers are drawn from various academic institutions across the United States[3].

Recent Initiatives

Recent initiatives include the publication of significant articles related to peace history and the organization of annual conferences that foster dialogue and collaboration among scholars[5]. The society regularly updates its activities and publications to reflect contemporary issues and advances in the field of peace history.

The Peace History Society is registered under the EIN 752860754, and its focus remains on promoting the scholarly study of peace and nonviolent conflict resolution.