The Handbook of Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice

by Morton Deutsch (Editor), Peter T. Coleman (Editor), Eric C. Marcus (Editor)

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 book also includes:

An extensive review of the current state of theoretical work and research in the field

The most current methods and models of practice for training, mediation, and large group intervention

Approaches for developing conflict resolution skills in children, adolescents, and adults

Discussions relating to the understanding and management of intractable conflicts that may involve moral, religious, or human rights issues

In addition to its value as a vital resource in the field of conflict resolution, The Handbook of Conflict Resolution, Second Edition also makes an important contribution toward understanding the basic social psychological processes involved in any type of social interaction. A complete resource, The Handbook provides professionals with many ideas and tools that will be useful in their practice. It also provides students with the knowledge and methods to help them understand conflicts and manage them more constructively.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology

940 pages, Hardcover

First published April 4, 2000

About the author

Morton Deutsch was a social psychologist and researcher in conflict resolution. Deutsch was one of the founding fathers of the field of conflict resolution.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for insomnia....

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not something I'd recommend for most to read cover-to-cover. A little too dense and dry for my interest and purpose, but I've used it as a reference in a number of papers for my Masters program. A good reference on conflict management.

[Mark Moser J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great compilation of articles and must read on the topic of conflict resolution for practitioners in the profit and not-for-profit sector!

[Elizabeth]

As seen in FYI: For Your Improvement.