Conflict resolution theory and practice: integration and application

Abstract

Part 1 Generic theory and practice in conflict resolution: paradigms, theories and metaphors in conflict and conflict resolution - coherence or confusion?, Dennis Sandole an analytical research agenda for conflict and conflict resolution, Daniel Druckman symptoms of cultural pathologies - a hypothesis, Mary Clark conflict resolution as a political philosophy, John W.Burton complexity and cognitive equilibrium - experimental results and their implications, John Warfield problem-solving exercises and theories of conflict resolution, Christopher Mitchell. Part 2 Concepts and aspects of the resolution process: managing differences in conflict resolution - the role of relational empathy, Benjamin Broome the healing function in political conflict resolution, Joseph Montville. Part 3 Theory and practice at different levels: conflict resolution in intercultural settings - problems and prospects, Kevin Avruch and Peter Black the analyzing and resolving of class conflict, Richard Rubenstein public organizations and policies in conflict - notes on theory and practice, Brack Brown public policy conflict resolution - the nexus between culture and process, Wallace Warfield states, boundaries and environmental security, Elise Boulding. Part 4 Relevance of theory to the practitioner: theory and alternative dispute resolution - a contradiction in terms?, Joseph Scimecca using theory in conflict resolution practice, John Murray from theory to practice in environmental dispute resolution - negotiating the transition, Marcelle DuPraw international conflict diplomacy - four principles, John McDonald. Part 5 Feedback - what does it all mean? - relating theory to the practice of conflict resolution in South Africa, Hugo van der Merwe future directions in theory and research, Dennis Sandole.