Ronald J. Fisher: A North American Pioneer in Interactive Conflict Resolution (Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice, 14)

Book info: Ronald J. Fisher: A North American Pioneer in Interactive Conflict Resolution (Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice, 14) (Hardcover, 178 pages) – Springer, 2016. Language: English.

This edited volume presents selected papers focusing on Ronald Fisher’s cumulative contributions to understanding destructive intergroup conflicts from a social-psychological perspective, and to the development and assessment of small group, interactive methods for resolving them. Highlights include schematic models of third party consultations, intergroup conflicts, and a contingency approach to third party intervention. Overall, the selected texts offer a comprehensive description and clear rationale for interactive conflict resolution and its unique contributions to peacemaking. Editorial Reviews From the Back Cover This edited volume presents selected papers focusing on Ronald Fisher’s cumulative contributions to understanding destructive intergroup conflicts from a social-psychological perspective, and to the development and assessment of small group, interactive methods for resolving them. Highlights include schematic models of third party consultations, intergroup conflicts, and a contingency approach to third party intervention. Overall, the selected texts offer a comprehensive description and clear rationale for interactive conflict resolution and its unique contributions to peacemaking.