Conflict resolved? : a critical assessment of conflict resolution / Alan C. Tidwell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tidwell, Alan, 1958-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conflict management.

Social conflict.

Physical Description:

xii, 180 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York, NY : Pinter, 1998.

Summary:

This book provides readers with a provocative and insightful examination of conflict resolution theory and practice, taking stock of the ideas, assumptions and practices in this emerging field. Focusing on biology, culture, management, psychology, social psychology and more, the book raises vital questions in the examination of whether and how to more effectively resolve conflict. Central to its thesis is the interaction between the skills of resolving conflict and the societal pressures for conflict's continuation.

Contents:

1 The Challenge of Conflict Resolution 1

2 Popular Conceptions of Handling Conflict 19

3 Assumptions and Meanings in Conflict Resolution 30

4 Theories and Theorists in Conflict Resolution 60

5 Communication and Conflict Resolution 86

6 History and Conflict Resolution 107

7 Enemies 126

8 A Critique of Resolution Processes 147

9 Where to from Here? 171.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1855675420

1855675439

OCLC:

37935307