Constructive Conflicts: From Escalation to Resolution

by Louis Kriesberg

This popular, highly regarded, and comprehensive book synthesizes pertinent theories and evidence about diverse conflicts. Kriesberg examines the strategies that partisans and intermediaries can use to minimize the destructiveness of these conflicts. Not only does he examine large-scale forces that affect the various stages of conflict, but also the elements that contribute to constructive transformations at each stage. The diverse conflicts discussed are; the American civil rights struggle, the struggle for women's rights, apartheid in South Africa, labor-management relations, Palestinian-Israeli relations, protecting the environment, the Cold War, and countering terrorism, as well as conflicts in Northern Ireland, Chiapas, Mexico, and Sri Lanka. In addition to updating the conflicts examined in earlier editions, this new edition examines current issues, pertaining to ethical concerns, ideological and religious developments, and the changing global role of the United States.

Genres: College, Politics

448 pages, Paperback

First published June 11, 1998

Reviews

[Arwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything (okay, almost everything) you wanted to know about conflict resolution. Dynamics of conflict from how violence escalates to possible methods of reparations and restitution. Its a nice sampling of the world of conflict dynamics and resolution. Most examples of conflict used in the text are inter or intra national. Covers protracted and historic conflicts as well. A good read for the right person.

[Emily S · Rating 2 out of 5]

excellent source for peacebuilding, but dry.