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Resolving Identity-Based Conflict In Nations, Organizations, and Communities (Jossey-Bass Conflict Resolution Series)

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Jay Rothman writes lyrically, engaging readers in a thoughtful analysis of theory and practice. An expert researcher, practitioner and storyteller, Rothman maps out directions to more peaceful nations, organizations and communities. The book includes extensive bibliographic notes and forges connections across disciplines. It offers the "best of the best" thinking, step by step guides to practical application and approaches for a variety of situations. Jay Rothman, respectfully and intelligently, invites readers to explore the many signs, directions and paths of conflict. He writes "Conflict begs to be viewed not merely as a problem waiting to be solved but an opportunity for growth, cooperation and development waiting to be fulfilled." Rothman is a capable and compelling guide, showing the way to peacemaking

This book will be the primary text for a course on community conflict offered online at CSUDH. Understanding identity-based conflict and using the four step ARIA approach suggested by the author can help community leaders and mediators as they try to reduce community tensions. The writing is very accessible and the case studies practical and helpful. In fact, the concept of identity-based conflict is as easily applied to an interpersonal conflict as it is to an international conflict, and the material in this book provides useful insight into both. The secondary text is 'The Little Book of Strategic Peacebuilding." Together, they provide a framework that is easily adaptable to local situations.