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Social conflict
352 pages
A sophisticated, research-driven exploration of why we clash and how we can find resolution.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a well-organized lecture hall led by seasoned experts. The pace is steady and deliberate, guiding the reader through a sophisticated landscape of psychological research without getting bogged down in unnecessary fluff. The mood is distinctly intellectual and serious, reflecting the weight of its subject matter, from interpersonal disputes to international crises. Its prose is clear and authoritative, designed to unpack complex social dynamics and problem-solving strategies with academic precision. It is an experience that moves the reader from the messy reality of human friction toward the structured clarity of conflict resolution. This is a deeply satisfying read for students, researchers, and professionals who crave a foundational, objective understanding of human conflict.
- Mood
- intellectual
- contemplative
- serious
- Tone
- analytical
- objective
- sophisticated
- authoritative
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- psychology of conflict · problem solving · interpersonal dynamics · conflict resolution
- The writing
- Clear, sophisticated, and academic, designed to efficiently deliver psychological research and theoretical frameworks.
- The arc
- Moves from a complex understanding of human friction toward the clarity of structured resolution.
- Who it's for
- Students, researchers, and professionals seeking a foundational, research-backed understanding of how conflicts form and resolve.
Content notes
- descriptions of interpersonal and international conflict
About the book
Social Conflict has been the standard-bearer for brief, sophisticated coverage of all the key research on social conflict and its resolution from a psychological perspective. Dealing with interpersonal, intergroup, interorganizational, and international conflict, the new edition is thoroughly updated and offers additional content to address recent findings and world events.
Description from Open Library.
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