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Herbert C. Kelman: A Pioneer in the Social Psychology of Conflict Analysis and Resolution

  • Presents the essentials of Herbert Kelman’s work, which is highly regarded in the contexts of peace studies, conflict resolution, and international relations
  • Includes Kelman’s more than five decades of cumulative analysis, represented in a powerful collection of his key texts
  • Outlines the relevance of concepts for understanding the nature of violent and intractable conflicts
  • Includes an introduction that situates the work both academically and professionally
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice (PAHSEP, volume 13)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
  2. Herbert C. Kelman

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Personal Reflections on My Work in Conflict Analysis and Resolution

      • Herbert C. Kelman, Ronald J. Fisher
      Pages 3-36
    3. Herbert C. Kelman’s Selected Bibliography

      • Herbert C. Kelman, Ronald J. Fisher
      Pages 37-44
  3. Texts by Herbert C. Kelman on Social Psychology of Conflict Analysis and Resolution

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 45-45
    2. Social-Psychological Dimensions of International Conflict (2007)

      • Herbert C. Kelman, Ronald J. Fisher
      Pages 47-86
  4. Back Matter

    Pages 143-151

About this book

This edited volume presents selected papers capturing Herbert Kelman’s unique and seminal contributions to the social psychology of conflict analysis and resolution, with a special emphasis on the utility of concepts for understanding and constructively addressing violent and intractable conflicts. Central concepts covered include perceptual processes, basic human needs, group and normative processes, social identity, and intergroup trust, which form the basis for developing interactive methods of conflict resolution.

Reviews

“Herbert C Kelman’s application of social psychological approaches to conflict analysis and resolution has been very influential. This book brings together a set of his texts written between 1990 and 2007 … . Kelman’s work is a very stimulating resource for conflict resolution practitioners, and this book provides a good introduction to it.” (Process North, processnorth.co.uk, December 06, 2018)



“The volume includes chapters and articles that Kelman published describing the theory and practice of interactive problem-solving workshops for conflict resolution, framed by contextual information about his life and career. … This book outlines the scholarship to make a strong case for employing critical thinking and then explains how it can be done. I highly recommend this book and hope it will be shared with everyone.” (Sherri McCarthy, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62 (28), July, 2017)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Psychology, Harvard University Psychology, CAMBRIDGE, USA

    Herbert C. Kelman

  • School of International Service , Washington, USA

    Ronald J. Fisher

Bibliographic Information

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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