The Handbook of Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice

The original hardcover edition of this classic compendium has become required reading for practitioners, teachers, and students of conflict resolution. This first revised paperback edition (with substantial new material and updates) is written for both the seasoned professional and the student just [...]
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The original hardcover edition of this classic compendium has become required reading for practitioners, teachers, and students of conflict resolution. This first revised paperback edition (with substantial new material and updates) is written for both the seasoned professional and the student just learning the art of mediation and conflict resolution between individuals, groups, organizations, and nations. The Handbook of Conflict Resolution, Second Edition is written for both the seasoned professional and the student who wants to deepen their understanding of the processes involved in conflicts and their knowledge of how to manage them constructively. It provides the theoretical underpinnings that throw light on the fundamental social psychological processes involved in understanding and managing conflicts at all levels-interpersonal, intergroup, organizational, and international. The Handbook covers a broad range of topics including information on cooperation and competition, justice, trust development and repair, resolving intractable conflict, and working with culture and conflict. Comprehensive in scope, this new edition includes chapters that deal with language, emotion, gender, and personal implicit theories as they relate to conflict. The Handbook of Conflict Resolution, Second Edition is written for both the seasoned professional and the student who wants to deepen their understanding of the processes involved in conflicts and their knowledge of how to manage them constructively. It provides the theoretical underpinnings that throw light on the fundamental social psychological processes involved in understanding and managing conflicts at all levels-interpersonal, intergroup, organizational, and international. The Handbook covers a broad range of topics including information on cooperation and competition, justice, trust development and repair, resolving intractable conflict, and working with culture and conflict. Comprehens