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Provides real-world insights into social and political conflict across disciplines
The Handbook of Social and Political Conflict offers a comprehensive exploration of conflict from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, merging insights from fields including sociology, political science, psychology, communication, and conflict resolution. Bringing together original work by experts from around the world, this authoritative volume provides readers with a deep understanding of the mechanisms, causes, and consequences of conflict.
Designed for those who wish to bridge academic disciplines, the Handbook both advances theoretical understanding and offers practical conflict resolution strategies that can be applied in a broad range of contexts, from interpersonal disputes to international tensions. Each in-depth chapter tackles a unique concept while maintaining a coherent narrative that spans topics such as political polarization, the rhetoric of social control, the role of technology in shaping conflict behaviors, and much more.
Presenting new theoretical perspectives and tools to address today's most pressing issues, the Handbook of Social and Political Conflict:
Whether examining the escalation of political tensions or exploring the potential for peacebuilding, the Handbook of Social and Political Conflict is ideal for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in conflict resolution, political science, sociology, and communication studies. It is also an invaluable reference for professionals working in conflict management, diplomacy, international relations, and social advocacy.
Author: Sergei A. Samoilenko
ISBN-10: 1119895499
ISBN-13: 9781119895497
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English
Published: 02/26/2025
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.27lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.00d
Sergei A. Samoilenko is Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at George Mason University. His research focuses on issues in crisis communication, reputation management, and political communication. He is a co-founder of the Research Lab for Character Assassination and Reputation Politics (CARP), an interdisciplinary research community, studying strategies and tactics of subversive communication and ways to counter them. He is an author and editor of several books, including the Handbook of Research on Deception, Fake News, and Misinformation Online.
Solon Simmons is Full Professor and Director of The Narrative Transformation Lab (TNT Lab) at George Mason University's Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, where he is leading efforts to develop cutting-edge narrative tools for use in practical applications in both adversarial struggles for justice and collaborative journeys toward peace. Solon served as interim Dean for the Carter School in 2013, Vice President for Global Strategy for George Mason from 2014-2017, and is currently President of the Faculty Senate.
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