Global Conflict Resolution Through Positioning Analysis
. Ed(S): Moghaddam, Fathali M.; Harre, Rom; Lee, Naomi
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hardcover. Positioning theory is the study of the nature, formation, influence and ways of change of local systems of rights and duties as shared assumptions about them influence small scale interactions. This book uses positioning theory in understanding conflict and its psychological resolution. It is suitable for social psychologists. Editor(s): Moghaddam, Fathali M.; Harre, Rom; Lee, Naomi. Series: Peace Psychology Book Series. Num Pages: 302 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
Positioning theory is the study of the nature, formation, influence and ways of change of local systems of rights and duties as shared assumptions about them influence small scale interactions. Evolving from linguistics origins, the theory concerns conventions of speech and action that are labile, contestable, and ephemeral. With this theory, researchers are able to examine the dynamic flow of social interaction as well as give equal weight to the role of discourse and the psychological resolution of conflict.
This volume applies positioning theory in order to achieve a fuller and more in-depth understanding of conflict and its psychological resolution. ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
Series
Peace Psychology Book Series
Number of Pages
302
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387721118
SKU
V9780387721118
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Global Conflict Resolution Through Positioning Analysis
From the reviews: "Positioning analysis generally examines the unfolding of conflicts through positions, story lines, and actions. … Psychologists and others interested in both inductive analyses and processes on recognizing cycles of oppression and then transforming such into testable hypotheses at the individual and group level should read this book, test its theses, and then ... Read more