High Conflict

High Conflict
Author: Amanda Ripley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1982128577

"In the tradition of bestselling explainers like The Tipping Point, [this] book [is] based on cutting edge science that breaks down the idea of extreme conflict--the kind that paralyzes people and places--and then shows how to escape it"--

The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution

The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution
Author: Bernard Mayer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2010-09-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470932465

This empowering guide goes beyond observable techniques to offer a close look at the creative internal processes--both cognitive and psychological--that successful mediators and other conflict resolvers draw upon.

An Introduction to the Causes of War

An Introduction to the Causes of War
Author: Greg Cashman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2021-04-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1538127806

This pioneering book, now thoroughly updated to incorporate important research, explains the causes of war through a sustained combination of theoretical insights and detailed case studies. Cashman and Robinson find that while all wars have multiple causes, certain factors typically combine in identifiable “dangerous patterns.” Through their examination of World War I, World War II in the Pacific, the Six-Day War, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the Iran-Iraq War, and the US invasion of Iraq, the authors lay out the complex multilevel processes by which disputes between countries erupt into bloody conflicts. Ideal for a range of courses in international relations at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, this focused text clearly explains theory and applies it to concrete case-study examples in a way that allows students to fully understand the origins of war.

The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games: Quick, Effective Activities to Improve Communication, Trust and Collaboration

The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games: Quick, Effective Activities to Improve Communication, Trust and Collaboration
Author: Mary Scannell
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2010-05-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071743669

Make workplace conflict resolution a game that EVERYBODY wins! Recent studies show that typical managers devote more than a quarter of their time to resolving coworker disputes. The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games offers a wealth of activities and exercises for groups of any size that let you manage your business (instead of managing personalities). Part of the acclaimed, bestselling Big Books series, this guide offers step-by-step directions and customizable tools that empower you to heal rifts arising from ineffective communication, cultural/personality clashes, and other specific problem areas—before they affect your organization's bottom line. Let The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games help you to: Build trust Foster morale Improve processes Overcome diversity issues And more Dozens of physical and verbal activities help create a safe environment for teams to explore several common forms of conflict—and their resolution. Inexpensive, easy-to-implement, and proved effective at Fortune 500 corporations and mom-and-pop businesses alike, the exercises in The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games delivers everything you need to make your workplace more efficient, effective, and engaged.

What Causes War?

What Causes War?
Author: Greg Cashman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 621
Release: 2013-07-29
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0742566528

Now in a thoroughly revised and updated edition, this classic text presents a comprehensive survey of the many alternative theories that attempt to explain the causes of interstate war. For each theory, Greg Cashman examines the arguments and counterarguments, considers the empirical evidence and counterevidence generated by social-science research, looks at historical applications of the theory, and discusses the theory’s implications for restraining international violence. Among the questions he explores are: Are humans aggressive by nature? Do individual differences among leaders matter? How might poor decision making procedures lead to war? Why do leaders engage in seemingly risky and irrational policies that end in war? Why do states with internal conflicts seem to become entangled in wars with their neighbors? What roles do nationalism and ethnicity play in international conflict? What kinds of countries are most likely to become involved in war? Why have certain pairs of countries been particularly war-prone over the centuries? Can strong states deter war? Can we find any patterns in the way that war breaks out? How do balances of power or changes in balances of power make war more likely? Do social scientists currently have an answer to the question of what causes war? Cashman examines theories of war at the individual, substate, nation-state, dyadic, and international systems level of analysis. Written in a clear and accessible style, this interdisciplinary text will be essential reading for all students of international relations.

Conflict and Gender

Conflict and Gender
Author: Anita Taylor
Publisher: Hampton Press (NJ)
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1994
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

This volume examines ways in which conflict resolution and feminist theories might be integrated to enhance our understanding and management of conflicts, particularly those between men and women. Women and child victimisation, everyday conflicts and historical perspectives are explored.

The Conflict Helix

The Conflict Helix
Author: R. J. Rummel
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Total Pages: 320
Release:
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781412836302

This is a book on conflict and consensus aimed at the general reader. In active, plain and direct language it makes the seemingly abstract and complex issues simple. Its view of peace is well-rounded, tough-minded, one that well understands the difficult world of social and personal violence and conflict. At its heart is a simple finding: "to wage peace we need to foster freedom." The human race can best achieve that simple aim by "leaving people alone to form their own communities." "The Conflict Helix "avoids the ambiguous in favor of the categorical; the hedged, qualified statement for the direct Rummel presents a series of basic principles, each concerning an aspect of conflict and peace - psychological, interpersonal, societal, international - and each aspect having its own master principle. These principles are not mere organizational props, but are deeply theoretical and empirically fundamental. The volume expresses the core ideas, results and conclusions of Rummel's major, five-volume work on "Understanding Conflict and War. "In discarding technical material and focusing on principles and meaning, "The Conflict Helix "presents an executive summary of a lifetime of work in a digestible form. In light of recent events in Europe, Asia and Latin American this work takes on a special poignancy for the developing no less than the industrialized worlds. Hence, this book should be of value to the general reader as well as professionals and advanced students of international politics.

Dealing with Conflict

Dealing with Conflict
Author: Lois B. Hart
Publisher: Human Resource Development
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780874254808

Conflict causes stress, low morale, and decreased productivity. This pocket guide is for leaders who want to learn skills that will prevent and resolve conflicts and ensure a better working environment. Readers will learn how to recognize patterns of conflict, identify causes of conflict, prevent conflicts from developing and escalating, and apply conflict resolution techniques.

Causes of War

Causes of War
Author: Jack S. Levy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2011-09-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1444357093

Written by leading scholars in the field, Causes of War provides the first comprehensive analysis of the leading theories relating to the origins of both interstate and civil wars. Utilizes historical examples to illustrate individual theories throughout Includes an analysis of theories of civil wars as well as interstate wars -- one of the only texts to do both Written by two former International Studies Association Presidents

Conflict in the Workplace

Conflict in the Workplace
Author: Arlyne Diamond Ph. D.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781611700329

"Conflict in the Workplace: Causes and Cures" is a must-read for every modern manager and team member. It details practical and immediately applicable steps you can use today to successfully reduce workplace conflict. Whether the conflict in your workplace has arisen due to culture, gender, generational, personality style, or just plain stressed out and overworked employees, Dr. Diamond's insights shed light on the likely origin of the conflict. She then walks you through simple steps to resolve the conflict quickly and easily. Dr. Diamond's no-nonsense approach will charm and disarm you and anyone else involved in workplace conflict.""When consulting with our organization, Dr. Diamond used many of the techniques suggested in her book. We have adopted many of her suggestions and find that she offers practical and common sense advice. This easy to read book is a valuable tool for any executive leader, operating manager, or HR professional." "Gopa Periyadan, co-founder, GDA Technologies Inc. (now a fully owned subsidiary of L&T Infotech Ltd.)""The modern workplace is naturally a stressful environment, where diverse people with different perceptions, habits and cultures converge before a single organizational pursuit. Indeed solving workplace conflicts requires a steady hand today. Whether your conflict is with staff, peers, or management, this handbook by Dr. Arlyne Diamond is a gem of a guide for managers in grasping this important issue and taking proper steps to remedy it. While there are numerous books on the subject of conflict management in the market, Dr. Diamond's ability cut through the fluff and get to the crux of the matter clearly sets her work apart. Such insights could only come from extensive experience and knowledge, not forgetting the unrelenting passion for this subject." "Sritharan Vellasamy, Founder-Publisher of OUTSOURCING magazineDr. ArLyne Diamond, is an internationally recognized expert on organizational effectiveness and conflict resolution. She is a noted public speaker and author. Her work has appeared on radio, television, YouTube and Facebook and includes numerous articles and columns, including the column, "Workplace, for the San Jose Business Journal," her previously published books "Training Your Board of Directors" and "The Please and Thank You of Fund-Raising," and her latest books, "Leading and Managing in a Global Economy" and "Conflict in the Workplace: Causes and Cures."