Faculty Profile: Marc Pilisuk

Marc Pilisuk

Bio:
Marc Pilisuk is a social and clinical psychologist whose interests have spanned the topics of peace and conflict resolution, social justice, poverty, environmental issues, gaming and decision theory, caring and social support networks in health, community development, the study of power and social change, and voices of displaced people. Over his career he has taught in major Universities in Departments of Psychology, Human and Community Development, Public Health, Social Welfare, Administrative Science, City and Regional Planning, Nursing, and Peace and Conflict Studies and is an emeritus Professor of The University of California. He was a founder of the first Teach-in on a University campus and of the Psychologists for Social Responsibility and a Past President of the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict and Violence. He is the author or editor of 10 books and approximately 150 other publications. His most recent book (co-edited with Michael Nagler three volume anthology (co-edited with Michael Nagler) is titled Peace Movements Worldwide: History, Psychology, and Practices. It captures the voices of experts and participants to document the history and growth of the diverse but inspiring movement for peace and social justice -- why it is important, who gets involved, and how it can succeed. The anthology examines almost every facet of human striving for peace, from the global to the personal. The first volume, History and Vitality of Peace Movements, explores the meaning of peace-its historical, philosophical, and biological foundations and related spiritual, gender, social, and economic viewpoints. The second volume, Players and Practices in Resistance to War, discusses control over weapons, efforts to prevent and end violent conflict, and efforts to heal the traumatic aftereffects of violence. The third volume, Peace Efforts That Work and Why, looks at how mankind can build a new world order by building communities with a sustainable culture of peace. Eight Saybrook graduate students contributed to the anthology by writing chapters and providing editorial assistance. Two other books are The Healing Web with Susan H. Parks and Who Benefits from Global Violence and War:Uncovering a Destructive System (with Jennifer A Rountree). His work has received awards including: Howard Zinn Award for Research and Scholarship in Peace and Justice for the Peace and Justice Studies Association;

Award for Graduate level Teaching and Mentoring. Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues;

Lifetime Contribution Award: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues;

Public Service Award,: Psychologists for Social Responsibility;

Lifetime Contribution Award: Society for Study of Peace Conflict and Violence;

Anthony Marsella Award for Psychology of Peace and Social Justice;

SAGE Award: Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues;

Eagle Feather: UC Davis Native American Studies Program, for advocacy on behalf of Native American Studies;

Twentieth Century Award for Achievement by the International Biographical Center.



Marc Is on the executive faculty of Saybrook where he has created courses in Youth

Violence Prevention, Conflict Resolution, Relationships in Health and Healing,

Ecological Psychology, Community Intervention Skills, Globalism and Power, and

Building Sustainability. He now teaches part time and focuses upon courses in the

certificate programs under the Social Transformation umbrella. His teaching at Saybrook

University has focused upon globalization, sustainability, violence prevention, conflict

resolution, healthy communities and relationships in health and healing.



Marc’s primary interests lie in the application of the values and knowledge of humanistic psychology, human sciences to the cause of social justice, healthy societies, environmental sustainability and world peace. He work with the goal of empowering people and communities to make transformative changes -- resisting forces toward violence and affirming interdependence with others and with the natural world.""