Paper short abstract:

A communiqué as written by the two authors Violence and Peace, in the encounter with anthropology. In offering what might be termed the 'reflexivity of a concept' this piece explores the contributions of anthropology to a world (of better understanding) peace and conflict.

Paper long abstract:

"We exist, it has been said, when we are seen, really seen; when we are heard. Being, then, is more than simply 'thought into existence' ­ being moves, listens, creates... To understand by anything less is 'pale theory'. To predicate solutions on pale theory is nonsensical at best, suicidal at worst. Listen. To who we are. To our story." As written by the two authors Violence and Peace, in the encounter with anthropology.

Thus begins the communiqué in which peace and violence write themselves ­ in the ethnographic journeys of anthropology. In offering what might be termed the "reflexivity of a concept" this piece explores the contributions of anthropology to a world (of better understanding) peace and conflict.