Dr. Brown's work is not simply crime but all types of conflict. Indeed, his background is varied and diverse, providing his with a perspective many of us lack. His bottom line arguments involve broad elements of conflict resolution, applied to multiple human endeavors. He argues, convincingly, that early education in conflict resolution will go far towards reducing social problems of many types. Written in convincing and non-technical terms, the book is useful for all. Given the conflict we see today and the life and death issues involved, attention to this book and the topics involved is essential for all the human race."