Herbert C. Kelman: A Pioneer in the Social Psychology of Conflict Analysis and Resolution

by Herbert C. Kelman, Ronald J. Fisher

Overview

This edited volume presents selected papers capturing Herbert Kelman’s unique and seminal contributions to the social psychology of conflict analysis and resolution, with a special emphasis on the utility of concepts for understanding and constructively addressing violent and intractable conflicts. Central concepts covered include perceptual processes, basic human needs, group and normative processes, social identity, and intergroup trust, which form the basis for developing interactive methods of conflict resolution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319390307
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	01/19/2017
Series:	Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice , #13
Edition description:	1st ed. 2016
Pages:	151
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Personal Reflections on my Work in Conflict Analysis and Resolution.- Selected Bibliography.- Social psychological Dimensions of International Conflict (2007).- Applying a Human Needs Perspective to the Practice of Conflict Resolution: The Israeli-Palestinian Case (1990).- The Role of National Identity in Conflict Resolution: Experiences from Israeli-Palestinian Problem-solving Workshops (2001).- Group Processes in the Resolution of International Conflicts: Experiences from the Israeli-Palestinian Case (1997).

Editorial Reviews

Herbert C Kelman’s application of social psychological approaches to conflict analysis and resolution has been very influential. This book brings together a set of his texts written between 1990 and 2007 … . Kelman’s work is a very stimulating resource for conflict resolution practitioners, and this book provides a good introduction to it.” (Process North, processnorth.co.uk, December 06, 2018)

“The volume includes chapters and articles that Kelman published describing the theory and practice of interactive problem-solving workshops for conflict resolution, framed by contextual information about his life and career. … This book outlines the scholarship to make a strong case for employing critical thinking and then explains how it can be done. I highly recommend this book and hope it will be shared with everyone.” (Sherri McCarthy, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62 (28), July, 2017)

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