Alternative Approaches in Conflict Resolution

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Alternative Approaches in Conflict Resolution

Statement of responsibility

edited by Martin Leiner, Christine Schliesser

Contributor

• Schliesser, Christine
• Leiner, Martin

Editor

• Leiner, Martin
• Schliesser, Christine

Subject

• Peace
• Political science

Language

eng

Summary

This edited volume brings together alternative and innovative approaches in conflict resolution. With traditional military intervention repeatedly leading to the transformation of entire regions into zones of instability and violence (Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria), the study of alternative and less violent approaches to conflict resolution has become imperative. Four approaches are presented here: negotiation, religion and gender, reconciliation and forgiveness, and the arts. This volume contains the insights and experiences of fourteen internationally renowned scholars and practitioners from different contexts. Can forgiveness help heal relationships in post-apartheid South Africa? How can art assist dealing with ‘unrememberable’ events such as the genocide in Rwanda? What transformational resources do women offer in contexts of massive human rights violations? The aim here is twofold: to provide and encourage critical reflection of the approaches presented here and to explore concrete improvements in conflict resolution strategies. In its interdisciplinary and international outlook, this work combines the tried-and-tested approaches from conflict resolution experts in academia, NGOs and civil society, making it an invaluable tool for academics and practitioners alike.--

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• Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies

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Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

• Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies
• Springer eBooks.