James Smith Page (born 1953) is an Australian

educationist Education is a purposeful activity directed at achieving certain aims, such as transmitting knowledge or fostering skills and character traits. These aims may include the development of understanding, rationality, kindness, and honesty. Var ...

and anthropologist, and a recognised authority within the field of

peace education Peace education is the process of acquiring values, knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors to live in harmony with oneself, others, and the natural environment. There are numerous United Nations declarations and resolutions on the importance ...

Education

Page holds a BA (Honours) degree from

Griffith University Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. Formally founded in 1971, Griffith opened its doors in 1975, introducing Australia's first degrees in environmental science and Asian ...

, a Bachelor of Divinity degree from the

University of Queensland , mottoeng = By means of knowledge and hard work , established = , endowment = A$224.3 million , budget = A$2.1 billion , type = Public research university , chancellor = Peter Varghese , vice_chancellor = Deborah Terry , city = B ...

, a Graduate Diploma in Education from

Charles Sturt University Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. Established in 1989, it was named in honour of Captain Charles Napier Sturt, a British explore ...

, a Master of Education (Honours) degree from the University of New England, and a PhD degree from

Southern Cross University Southern Cross University (SCU) is an Australian public university, with campuses at Lismore and Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales, and at Coolangatta, the most southern suburb of the Gold Coast in Queensland. It is ranked in the top ...

Professional career

Page has taught in secondary teaching, peace and conflict studies, and teacher education. He was a member of the International Year for the Culture of Peace Taskforce within the

UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. It ...

Secretariat in Paris, and a member of GIPGAP ( Group on International Perspectives on Governmental Aggression and Peace), examining social attitudes to peace and war. Page is currently an adjunct professor with the University of New England, Australia.

Critical recognition

* Joint winner Banjo Paterson Writing Award *

Fellow A fellow is a concept whose exact meaning depends on context. In learned or professional societies, it refers to a privileged member who is specially elected in recognition of their work and achievements. Within the context of higher education ...

of the Australian Anthropological Society * Recipient of the IER Award for Outstanding Educational Research * Recognition by the Director-General of

* Nominee for the

UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence is a prize awarded every two years by UNESCO. It was inaugurated in 1996, following the 1995 United Nations Year for Tolerance and in connection with the 125th anniv ...

* Recipient of the United Nations Queensland Award * Joint winner of the WSFBPC Peace Essay Contest Dinnen, M. (2014). 'From the National Coordinator'. United Nations Association of Australia Academic Network News. Issue #35, September 2014. p.4; see also copy of essay pp.12,13. ; http://issuu.com/unaaacademicnetwork/docs/network_news__35_-_september/1; accessed 26/9/14.

External links

Expert Guide Listing

UNE staff page

Essays with Online Opinion

Online publications with UNE

Select bibliography

* Page, J.S. (2020
'Philosophy of Peace'
'' Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy''. ISSN 2161-0002. * Page, J.S. (2014) 'Peace Education'. In: D. Phillips (ed.) ''Encyclopedia of Educational Theory and Philosophy.'' (597-599). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications * Page, J.S. et alia (2013) 'Definitions of peace and reconciliation in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Canada, the United States, and Australia', In: K. Malley-Morrison, A. Mercurio, and G. Twose (eds.) ''International Handbook of Peace and Reconciliation.'' (35-49). NY: Springer. * Page, J.S. et alia (2013) 'Perspectives on invasion: Great Britain, Northern Ireland, United States, Canada and Australia'. In: K. Malley-Morrison, S. McCarthy, and K. Hines (eds.) '' International Handbook on War, Torture and Terrorism.'' (359-379). NY: Springer. * Page, J.S. (2010) ‘Peace Education’. In: E. Baker, B. McGaw, and P. Peterson (eds.) ''International Encyclopedia of Education''. Volume 1. (850–854). Oxford: Elsevier. * Page, J.S.(2009) ‘Chapter 7: Australia’. In: Kathleen Malley-Morrison (ed.) ''State Violence and the Right to Peace''. Volume 4. (137–155, 280–281). Santa Barbara: Praeger Security International. * Page, J.S. (2008) ''Peace Education: Exploring Ethical and Philosophical Foundations''. Charlotte: Information Age Publishing. * Page, J.S. (2008) ‘Chapter 9: The United Nations and Peace Education’. In: Monisha Bajaj (ed.) ''Encyclopedia of Peace Education''. (75–83). Charlotte: Information Age Publishing. * Page, J.S. (2008) ‘Philosophy of Peace Education’. In: Monisha Bajaj (ed.) ''Online Encyclopedia of Peace Education''. New York: Columbia University, Teachers College. Available online.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Page, James 1953 births 20th-century Australian educators Australian anthropologists Australian educational theorists Living people People from Brisbane University of Queensland alumni Griffith University alumni University of New England (Australia) alumni Charles Sturt University alumni Southern Cross University alumni