Ronald J. Fisher: A North American Pioneer in Interactive Conflict Resolution

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.

Presents Ronald Fisher's most significant contributions in the field of interactive conflict resolution Clearly situates interactive conflict resolution in the broader contexts of conflict resolution and peacemaking Illustrates the important potential of interactive conflict resolution for contributing to a more peaceful world Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt

Ronald J. Fisher: Advancing the Understanding and Effectiveness of Third Party Interventions in Destructive Intergroup Conflict.- Ronald J. Fisher's Selected Bibliography.- Third Party Consultation: A Method for the Study and Resolution of Conflict.- Towards a Social-Psychological Model of Intergroup Conflict.