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Conflict : from analysis to intervention / edited by Sandra Cheldelin, Daniel Druckman and Larissa Fast.

Contributor(s): Cheldelin, Sandra [editor.] | Druckman, Daniel, 1939- [editor.] | Fast, Larissa (Larissa A.) [editor.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : Continuum, 2008Edition: 2nd ed., Updated and rev. ed.Description: xx, 476 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 9780826495716 .Subject(s): Social conflict | Conflict managementDDC classification: 303.6
Contents:
Part I: Diagnosing conflict -- Part II: Influences and context -- Part III: Intervening in conflict -- Part IV: Conclusions.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The contributors to this fully revised volume, a team of international experts with both academic and professional experience in the field, provide a broad range of geographical and disciplinary perspectives. Covering theory, research and practice, they analyze the different types of conflict and offer a thorough examination of the influences on conflict - structural, situational, strategic and cultural. Exploring conflict management and resolution, they also discuss negotiation, mediation, peace-keeping and peace-building.



The contributors to this fully revised volume, a team of international experts with both academic and professional experience in the field, provide a broad range of geographical and disciplinary perspectives. Covering theory, research and practice, they analyze the different types of conflict and offer a thorough examination of the influences on conflict - structural, situational, strategic and cultural. Exploring conflict management and resolution, they also discuss negotiation, mediation, peace-keeping and peace-building.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-468) and index.

Part I: Diagnosing conflict -- Part II: Influences and context -- Part III: Intervening in conflict -- Part IV: Conclusions.

CIT Module PLAC 7011 - Core reading.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Foreword (p. ix)
  • Editors' Biographies (p. xiii)
  • Notes on Contributors (p. xv)
  • Preface (p. xix)
  • 1 Introduction (p. 1)
  • 2 Theory, Research, and Practice (p. 9)
  • Part I Diagnosing Conflict
  • Introduction to Part I (p. 39)
  • 3 Typology (p. 42)
  • 4 Sources (p. 58)
  • 5 Dynamics (p. 71)
  • Part II Influences and Context
  • Introduction to Part II (p. 93)
  • 6 Narrative Analysis (p. 97)
  • 7 Situations (p. 120)
  • 8 Identities (p. 147)
  • 9 Culture (p. 167)
  • 10 Structure (p. 181)
  • 11 Institutions (p. 195)
  • Part III Intervening in Conflict
  • Introduction to Part III (p. 217)
  • 12 Globalization (p. 221)
  • 13 Conflict and Development (p. 235)
  • 14 Negotiation (p. 252)
  • 15 Informal Roles (p. 270)
  • 16 Mediation and Arbitration (p. 280)
  • 17 Problem-solving (p. 301)
  • 18 Facilitation and Consultation (p. 317)
  • 19 Peace Operations (p. 333)
  • 20 Structural Transformation (p. 358)
  • 21 Peace-building (p. 380)
  • Part IV Conclusions
  • 22 Toward Integrated Knowledge (p. 395)
  • References (p. 407)
  • Index (p. 469)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Sandra C. Cheldelin is the Vernon M. and Minnie I. Lynch Professor of Conflict Resolution at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, USA. An expert in organizational conflict, she has worked with more than 150 organizations and has facilitated large-scale interethnic and interfaith community dialogues on topics of fear, terrorism, violence and suspicion. Her international work has taken her to Bosnia, Ukraine, Republic of Georgia, Tajikistan, Israel, and Liberia. Daniel Druckmansplits his time between the Department of Public and International Affairs at George Mason and the University of QueenslandLarissa Fast is at the University of Notre Dame.

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