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.

List of contents

Table of Contents
Introduction to Conflict Concepts and Peace and Conflict Studies
Section 1 Interpersonal Conflict Resolution
1 Individual Factors Related to People in Conflict
2 Interpersonal Factors Related to People in Conflict
3 Sources and Drivers of Conflict, and Perception of Problems
4 Conflict Development and Process
Section II Groups in Conflict
5 Diversity Studies, Intersectionality, and Conflict
6 Conflict within Families
7 Conflict in the Workplace
Section III Conflict and Violence
8 The Problems of Interpersonal Violence
9 The Problems of National and International Violence
Section IV Conflict Resolution
10 Justicemaking and Third Party Resolution
11 The Goals of Peacebuilding
12 Transformative Conflict Resolution and Social Change
Conclusion Professional Practice and Careers in Peace and Conflict Resolution

About the author

Lois Edmund is a psychologist and emeritus professor at Canadian Mennonite University. She is also adjunct professor in the doctoral program of the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice, St. Paul’s College, University of Manitoba. 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: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2021
• EAN: 9781538117637
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-1763-7
• No. of pages: 520
• Series: The ACR Practitioner's Guide Series; Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
• Subjects: 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