Conflict: 2nd Edition

Provides a range of geographical and disciplinary perspectives covering theory, research and practice. This work analyses the different types of conflict and offers an examination of the influences on conflict - structural, situational, strategic and cultural. It also discusses negotiation, mediation, peace-keeping and peace-building. The contributors to this fully revised volume, a team of international experts with both academic and professional experience in the field, provide a broad range of geographical and disciplinary perspectives. Covering theory, research and practice, they analyze the different types of conflict and offer a thorough examination of the influences on conflict - structural, situational, strategic and cultural. Exploring conflict management and resolution, they also discuss negotiation, mediation, peace-keeping and peace-building.