In this volume nine renowned experts delineate their theoretical or methodological approach of
Aikidô in potentiating constructive handling of social conflicts. The authors depict the
contribution of the Japanese self-defensive art Aikidô to the theory and practice of conflict
transformation. The concept of Elicitive Conflict Transformation (Lederach Dietrich)
necessarily calls for a revised understanding of applied peace work and a new personal profile
of the conflict worker. This is the point where Aikidô and conflict peace work meet.
