The Handbook of Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice [Hardcover]

Morton Deutsch (Author), Peter T. Coleman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0787948225 | ISBN-13: 978-0787948221 | Publication Date: April 15, 2000 | Edition: 1st

Morton Deutsch, one of the world's most respected figures in conflict resolution, and Peter T. Coleman, a prominent scholar in this field, have brought together a diverse group of experts to create a comprehensive resource that integrates theory and practice. Drawing on a vast range of knowledge, this groundbreaking book contains the most authoritative research, definitive examples, and up-to-date information available. Written for professionals and students in the wide variety of conflict resolution fields, this essential resource offers clear directions for creating constructive solutions to challenging interpersonal, intergroup, and international conflict.

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"A feast of new ideas and perspectives on conflict resolution. Based on solid theory and research, yet eminently practical; a true Lewinian synthesis." (Dean G. Pruitt, distinguished professor, State University of New York at Buffalo)

"This book belongs on the bookshelf of anyone whose professional life includes conscious conflict management: academics, consultants, mediators, and peacekeepers." (Richard Beckhard, principal, Richard Beckhard Associates and professor emeritus of organization behavior and management, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

"This volume is an extraordinary resource. Deutsch and Coleman have produced a much-needed comprehensive handbook on conflict resolution. It is a treasure for anyone who cares about or should care about the subject." (Arthur Levine, president, Teachers College, Columbia University)

"Finally, a pathbreaking compAndium and comprehensive guide which is the definitive reference guide for mediation practitioners, educators, and students of conflict resolution . . . a compilation of the best minds in the field writing about concepts and theories that will be referred to again and again." (Sam Blank, district coordinator, Conflict Resolution/School Leadership, Office of the SuperintAndent, Manhattan High Schools)

"This important book gathers essential knowledge about the origins and effective resolution of conflict between individuals and groups. It provides information about the feelings, thoughts, personality, and conflict resolution skills of individuals-as well as the nature of culture, mediation, and other ingredients of constructive conflict resolution." (Ervin Staub, professor of psychology, University of Massachusetts at Amherst)

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Created under the direction of Morton Deutsch, a founder of the field of conflict resolution, The Handbook of Conflict Resolution is a compAndium of knowledge from a stellar panel of experts. This landmark book contains the most authoritative presentation of the theories and practices underlying the constructive resolution of conflict. In clear and accessible language, the authors offer essential guidance for understanding conflict processes as well as for finding win-win solutions for conflicts.Written for both the seasoned professional and the student just learning the art of mediation and conflict resolution, the book contains many useful ideas and practical suggestions for understanding and managing conflicts of all sorts: interpersonal, intergroup, 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, 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 adultsMany of the chapters are organized by first presenting the theoretical ideas in the substantive areas being discussed, then drawing out the implications of these ideas for understanding conflict, and concluding with the development of these ideas for educating or training people to manage their conflicts more constructively. In addition to its value as a vital resource in the field of conflict resolution, the book also makes an important contribution toward understanding the basic social psychological processes involved in any type of social interaction. A complete resource, The Handbook of Conflict Resolution provides professionals with many ideas and to

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 649 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (April 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787948225
• ISBN-13: 978-0787948221
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,456,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Extraordinary Resource, November 3, 2006

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Naira Musallam - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Handbook of Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

As someone who is interested in the field of Conflict Resolution, I found the book to be extremely helpful. The book is very comprehensive, and it covers various topics that are most relevant to both theorists and practitioners. Among the topics covered in the handbook: interpersonal and intergroup processes, intrapsychic processes, creativity and change, culture and conflict, models of practice, and many others.
The three authors Morton Deutsch, Peter T. Coleman and Eric C. Marcus present the 37 chapters of the handbook in a well organized way and succeed in articulating some of the most pertinent aspects of the field. I highly recommend this book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic for training in Conflict Management, April 11, 2007

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Dr. GS "professor" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Handbook of Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

The second edition is an outstanding handbook for learning how to manage and resolve conflict, especially for professionals who find themselves faced with and/or engaged in conflict at any level. The first edition became a classic, the second edition secured that position for years to come. I use this text to teach senior executives and aspiring leaders. I've found no better handbook for taking doctoral students from 'learners' of conflict resolution theory to successful and confident 'practitioners.'

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Jumping-Off Point, September 20, 2007

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Sara (GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Handbook of Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

As stated before, this is a text book. It is at times a bit dry, but unfortunately that is what happens when you try to fit such an enormous amount of useful info into one book.

Most of the chapters are written by different authors, so for someone attempting to read this book cover-to-cover it can be a bit difficult to follow the different writing styles and rhythms. However, each chapter has a wealth of information useful to everyone from the student just beginning to break into the study of conflict to the seasoned veteran of the field.

Apart from course requirements, I use this book mainly to give myself a broad overview of a topic, as a reference for what research has been done, and to point me in the right direction to investigate each topic on my own. As I said above, this is an enormous amount of information to fit into one book (even if it is 600+ pages) so many chapters offer reading suggestions for further elaboration on specific aspects of the main topic. That to me is the main appeal and true value of this text- on all the wide-ranging topics in Conflict Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution, here in one book I can find the key to direct me for further study.