Perspectives in Waging Conflicts Constructively offers diverse perspectives on how large-scale conflicts can be conducted with more positive benefits, minimizing their destructiveness. Distinguished analysts and practitioners review the core ideas of the innovative “constructive conflict approach” and examine cases where conflicts have been waged with fewer destructive consequences. An introduction presents key concepts in constructive conflict resolution, and chapters offer cases of these theories in action. Cases feature both global and regional examples ranging from Israel to North Korea. The book also contains recommendations for policy makers, non-governmental organizations, and citizens about how stakeholders at all levels might help avoid destructive patterns that are common in large-scale conflict while working for positive change. Contributors include Patrick G. Coy, Esra Cuhadar, Bruce W. Dayton, Martina Fischer, Galia Golan, Louis Kriesberg, Christopher Mitchell, Robert Murrett, Thania Paffenholz, Lee Smithey, and Steven Zunes.
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This book explores how large-scale conflicts can be waged more constructively. An introduction presents key concepts in positive conflict resolution, and chapters from esteemed contributors illustrate these theories in action, with cases ranging from Israel to North Korea. The book offers diverse perspectives and concrete ideas for positive change.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Bruce W. Dayton and Louis Kriesberg Chapter 2 Communication, Constructiveness, and Asymmetry in Nonviolent Action Theory and Practice Patrick G. Coy Chapter 3 Transitional Justice and Reconciliation: Prerequisite or Burden for Constructive Conflict Transformation? Martina Fischer Chapter 4 Strategic Nonviolent Action: Waging Constructive Conflict against Authoritarianism Steven Zunes Chapter 5 Peaceful Separation: The Politics of Constructive Dissolution Christopher Mitchell Chapter 6 Factors for De-escalation: Israel and a Shift to Constructive Conflict Galia Golan Chapter 7 The State of Constructive Conflict in Northern Ireland Lee A. Smithey Chapter 8 What Is a Constructive Peace Process?: Inclusion in Peace Negotiations Çerağ Esra Cuhadar and Thania Paffenholz Chapter 9 Non-Provocative Defense in the Asia-Pacific Region Robert Murrett Chapter 10 Global Contexts for Waging Conflicts Constructively Louis Kriesberg
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At its heart, this book is about choices—choices about the outcomes we want from conflicts, and the strategies and tactics we employ to achieve them. The book offers a hopeful message about our ability to wage conflicts more constructively, while not shying away from hard questions about power, coercion, and injustice. One of the book's great strengths is the breadth of issues it addresses, including the recognition, in the conclusion, of the complex relationship between global climate change and conflict.
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-Case studies offer in-depth real-world examples of global and regional conflicts, with a focus on how to minimize their destructive elements -Offers an overview of the constructive conflict approach, case studies, and policy recommendations -Ideal for courses on conflict studies, conflict management, conflict resolution, peace studies, international relations, or peacebuilding -Illuminating for policy makers and citizens concerned with working for positive change -Cases include: Israel, Northern Ireland, Darfur, Yemen, and more
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781442265516
Publisert
2017-01-12
Utgiver
Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield
Vekt
381 gr
Høyde
230 mm
Bredde
153 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
234

Biographical note

Bruce W. Dayton is associate professor of peacebuilding and conflict transformation and director of the CONTACT Peacebuilding Program at the SIT Graduate Institute, School for International Training. Louis Kriesberg is professor emeritus of sociology and Maxwell Professor Emeritus of Social Conflict Studies at Syracuse University. He is the founding director of the Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts and past president of the Society for the Study of Social Problems. Together, Kriesberg and Dayton are the authors of Constructive Conflicts: From Escalation to Resolution, now in its fifth edition.