| Re-Centering Culture and Knowledge in Conflict Resolution Practice (Sociology) |  | Creators: Mary Adams Trujillo, S. Y. Bowland, Linda James Myers
Publisher: Not Avail
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 344
ISBN: 0981563163
EAN: 9780981563169
ASIN: 0981563163
Publication Date: May 2008
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At its core, the field of conflict resolution is about relationships and ways of approaching methods for problem solving. These relationships and approaches vary greatly depending on the individual, society, and historical background. Cultural perspective is thus fundamental to any dispute intervention. "Re-Centering Culture and Knowledge in Conflict Resolution Practice" is a collection of essays by scholars and practitioners of conflict resolution and grassroots members of communities whose contributions are not commonly recognized.The volume offers a sampling of the cultural voices essential to effective practice yet often considered marginal in the discourse of conflict resolution. The authors explore the role of culture, race, and oppression in resolving disputes. Drawing on firsthand experience and sound research, the authors address such issues as culturally sensitive mediation practices, the diversity of perspectives in conflict resolution literature, and power dynamics. The first anthology of its kind, this book combines personal narratives with formal scholarship. By melding these varied approaches, the authors seek to inspire activism for social justice in today's multicultural society.
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Thought (and Practice) Provoking October 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a mediator, mediation trainer, adjunct professor, and conflict resolution professional with 32 years experience, I have come to believe that we have adopted a Euro-centric approach to conflict resolution and hailed what we created as a universal process. It isn't. This book details both why persons and communities of color do not generally avail themselves of the predominant non-adversarial conflict resolution processes, but also offers suggestions and hope for change in creating a multi-cultural understanding of conflict that then leads to a more contextual and culturally sensitive approach to conflict resolution. I highly recommend this book to anyone who seeks to understand the deeper cultural context of conflict and how it can be resolved at a wider level.
No easy answers August 6, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book, Re-Centering Culture and Knowledge in Conflict Resolution Practice, arrived in the mail today, a gift from an anonymous donor. I am tempted to push away all the day's tasks and sink into the wonders I see peeking out from the covers. With contributors from a delightful variety of backgrounds and chapter titles such as "Wilderness: Scared of the Sacred"; "Is Reconciliation Possible? Lessons from Combating 'Modern Racism'"; to "What is Justice in Conflict Resolution Practice?" this book will set me on the path to answer questions I've long pondered about the cultural context for conflict resolution.
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