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  • - Contemporary Global Perspectives
     
    1.668,95 kr.

    This volume brings together perspectives on social identityand peace psychology to explore the role that categorization plays in both conflictand peace-building. To do so, it draws leading scholars from across the worldin a comprehensive exploration of social identity theory and its application tosome of the world¿s most pressing problems, such as intrastate conflict,uprising in the middle east, the refugee crisis, global warming, racism and peace building. A crucial theme of thevolume is that social identity theory affects all of us, no matter whether weare currently in a state of conflict or one further along in the peace process. The volume is organized into two sections. Section 1 focuseson the development of social identity theory. Grounded in the pioneering workof Dr. Henri Tajfel, section 1 provides the reader with a historical backgroundof the theory, as well as its current developments. Then, section 2 bringstogether a series of country case studies focusing on issues of identity acrossfive continents. This section enablescross-cultural comparisons in terms of methodology and findings, and encouragesthe reader to identify general applications of identity to the understanding ofpeace as well as applications that may be more relevant in specific contexts.Taken together, these two sections provide a contemporary and diverse accountof the state of social identity research in conflict situations and peacepsychology today. It is evident thatany account of peace requires an intricate understanding of identity both as acause and consequence of conflict, as well as a potential resource to beharnessed in the promotion and maintenance of peace. Understanding Peace and Conflict Through Social Identity Theory: ContemporaryGlobal Perspectives aims to helpachieve such an understanding and as such is a valuable resource to thosestudying peace and conflict, psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists,public policy makers, and all those interested in the ways in which socialidentity impacts our world.

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    1.170,95 kr.

    Readers find here a volume that applies positioning theory in order to achieve a fuller and more in-depth understanding of conflict and its psychological resolution.

  • - Celebrating the Legacy of Daniel Bar-Tal, Volume I
     
    1.500,95 kr.

    This volume works explores a transferable theory of a specific social-psychological infrastructure, based on the work of Dr. Daniel Bar-Tal, that develops from cultures immersed in intractable conflicts.

  • - Psychological Pathways to Conflict Transformation and Peace Building
    af Ani Kalayjian & Raymond F. Paloutzian
    471,95 - 1.087,95 kr.

    Forgiveness and Reconciliation addresses the need for individuals, couples, families, and communities to move beyond the negative effects of trauma. This volume identifies the central issues related with forgiveness and reconciliation from several perspectives.

  • - Celebrating the Legacy of Daniel Bar-Tal, Vol II.
     
    1.376,95 kr.

    Due to its intensity and extensive effects both locally and globally, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has drawn the attention of scholars from numerous disciplines, who attempt to explain the causes of the conflict and the reasons for the difficulties in resolving it.

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    2.168,95 kr.

    Using examples from across Asia, authors illuminate the complex social, political, and religious conditions that have fostered war, colonialism, dictatorships, and ethnic strife, and the equally intricate psychologies required to encourage reconciliation.

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    2.179,95 kr.

    Mediation and negotiation, personal transformation, non-violent struggle in the community and the world: these behaviors - and their underlying values - underpin the United Nations' definition of a culture of peace, and are crucial to the creation of such a culture.

  • - Truth, Reconciliation, and Mental Health
    af Brandon Hamber
    1.354,95 - 1.549,95 kr.

    This book explores the relationship between the individual and the political and social contexts in which victims of violence find themselves. It delves into the complex interplay between individual psychological processes and macro-political interventions.