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This introduction to the dynamics of conflict resolution provides an overview of the relevant elements of group conflict, ethnicity, identity and diasporas. Ellis (communication, U. of Hartford) draws on various communication and political theories to explore the function of the mass media and of communication principles in understanding and resolving conflicts. The text features the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as an illustrative case study. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This student-oriented book introduces and explains the dynamics of conflict and resolution—particularly in ethnic, ethnopolitical, and intercultural or intergroup conflicts. Providing a basic overview of the elements of group conflict, ethnicity, identity, and diasporas, the book also explores the role of the mass media and key ways of using communication principles to understand and resolve conflict. It focuses on how to resolve problems by changing relationships and building new patterns of communication, not just managing or settling problems through acceptable political agreements. Transforming Conflict is a valuable text or supplement for courses in conflict resolution as well as international, group, or intercultural communication.
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