Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies

This book integrates research and theoretical findings from multiple disciplines to present a holistic approach to conflict resolution. It highlights the wide-ranging and compelling relevance of Conflict Resolution Studies by exploring the entire spectrum of applications in interpersonal relationships, family and group functioning, and national and international relations.

About the author

For thirteen years, Lois Edmund was a professor of conflict resolution in the bachelor of arts program offered jointly by University of Winnipeg and Canadian Mennonite University. She currently holds the rank of emeritus professor at Canadian Mennonite University. She is also an adjunct professor in the doctoral program of the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice, St. Paul's College, University of Manitoba. Her training is in psychology and clinical psychology, and she holds a BS in psychology (Honours), an MA in counselling psychology, and a PhD in clinical psychology. As a psychologist, she has practiced since 1979. In addition, she has practiced alternative dispute resolution as a mediator of family disputes, interpersonal abuse and harassment allegations, and large group conflicts.

Product details

• Authors: Lois Edmund
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2021
• EAN: 9781538117620
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-1762-0
• No. of pages: 520
• Series: Acr Practitioner's Guide; The ACR Practitioner's Guide Series; Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies; Introduction to Peace and Conf
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, LAW / Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Conflict Resolution & Mediation, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Conflict Resolution, Business & management, Family & relationships, Communication Studies, Family & relationships: advice & issues, Violence in society, Peace studies & conflict resolution, Arbitration, mediation & alternative dispute resolution, Violence & abuse in society, Constitutional & administrative law, Administrative jurisdiction & public administration