Conflict: From Analysis to Intervention

by Sandra I. Cheldelin (Editor), Daniel Druckman (Editor), Larissa Fast (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826457462
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/13/2003
Pages:	392
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

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 Queensland Larissa Fast is at the University of Notre Dame.

Editorial Reviews

"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 2008

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