Conflict
From Analysis to Intervention
Published on 13. June 2003
Book
Hardback
392 pages
978-0-8264-5746-2 (ISBN)
Description
This major new textbook analyses the emergent role of conflict analysis and resolution. Cheldelin, Druckman and Fast are all based at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, and are international experts in the field of conflict. Covering theory, research and practice, the authors provide a comprehensive typology of conflict, as well as an in-depth analysis of the structural, strategic and cultural factors which influence conflict. They explore its management and resolution, paying particular attention to the concepts of negotiation, mediation and peace-building.
Reviews / Votes
"The new edition of Conflict has been developed to reflect the evolving state of art in the discipline of conflict analysis and resolution... It will prove useful as a general overview of the present state of the field, introducing students to the key concepts" Times Higher Education Supplement, September 2008More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
785 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8264-5746-2 (9780826457462)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
The authors are all based at ICAR (Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution) at George Mason University, Virginia.
Content
Diagnosing conflict: types; sources; dynamics; Influences: situations; identities; strategies; Context: culture; structure; institutions and traditions; Intervening in conflict: negotiation; mediation and arbitration; problem-solving; facilitation and consultation; informal third party roles; systemic transformation; looking ahead.