Resolving Identity-Based Conflict in Nations, Organizations, and Communities

by Jay Rothman

Book Overview

Unleash Conflict's Creative Potential Absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in identity conflicts and how to overcome them. Provides a fascinating theoretical introduction to the phenomena, detailed case study experiences, and a final training guide for practitioners...a landmark work. --Kevin Clements, director, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University Presenting a brilliant new approach to conflict resolution...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787909963
• ISBN13: 9780787909963
• Release Date: July 1997
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

THE book for experts and novices!

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