Abstract
The life and work of sociologist Elise Boulding, a matriarch of the 20th-century peace research movement, has been a celebration of the unique contributions of women in visualizing, making, and building global peace. Women's acculturation toward nurturing, networking, and connections have afforded them opportunities for learning the skills that are most needed for building a better world. The founder of numerous organizations and networks in peace research, peace studies, women's studies, futures, and activism, Boulding has made major contributions to the contemporary field of social reform.
