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This book explores the spatial dimensions of peace and conflict by analyzing how violence is embedded in physical, social, and symbolic spaces. It examines various case studies, highlighting how geographical and spatial considerations influence conflicts and post-conflict peacebuilding efforts. The book presents a multidisciplinary approach, integrating political science, geography, and sociology to understand how places and spaces are contested, reconstructed, and transformed in the aftermath of violence. In an era where territorial disputes, urban conflicts, and border tensions continue to shape global politics, this book provides crucial insights into the spatial dynamics of peace and violence. The analysis of spatialized memory politics, territorial divisions, and urban warfare is highly relevant to contemporary issues such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, post-war rebuilding in Ukraine, and border tensions in various regions. The book’s focus on physical and symbolic spaces makes it essential for policymakers, peace practitioners, and scholars seeking to design conflict-sensitive interventions. This book offers a fresh and innovative perspective on conflict studies by integrating spatial analysis with peacebuilding research. Its interdisciplinary approach makes it valuable for scholars of peace and conflict studies, political geography, and international relations. While some sections require a background in spatial theory to fully grasp, its case studies provide clear and compelling insights. Highly recommended for researchers and practitioners engaged in post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding. Evaluation of the Book ✅ Strengths: ✔️ Unique spatial approach to peace and conflict studies ✔️ Multidisciplinary perspectives enhance analytical depth ✔️ Case studies offer real-world applicability ⚠️ Weaknesses: ❌ Some chapters are heavily theoretical and may be challenging for general readers ❌ More contemporary case studies could strengthen its practical relevance