Conflict Dialogue: Working with Layers of Meaning for Productive Relationships Contributor(s): Kellett, Peter M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1412909309 ISBN-13: 9781412909303 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc OUR PRICE: $177.21 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2006 Annotation: ???Professor Kellett??'s text is unique among undergraduate texts in its use of narrative theory to understand conflicts and to develop more effective strategies in family and relational conflicts. The most impressive aspect of the text is the rich and compelling stories. Students and practitioners will be able to relate to the stories and learn important conflict analysis techniques and communication skills through them.??? ???Angela Laird Brenton, University of Arkansas at Little Rock ???The text is a wonderful study of the role of archetype in a conflict and the use of narrative. I am impressed with the notion of projection. In a self-focused society we don???t often think that the problem may lie within ourselves. The book teaches the skill of self-reflection and helps readers to become more other-centered. I am pleased to read the case studies as they provide fine classroom tools; they are engaging and diverse. Kellett has done much to incorporate narrative into the study of conflict and communication. Conflict Dialogue is a welcome addition to the body of conflict literature and centers communication within that body of literature.??? ???Christopher Lynch, Kean University Conflicts are more effectively managed if people understand the layers meaning in their conflicts and collaborate based on those meanings. In this book, author Peter M. Kellett analyzes and interprets real-life conflict stories as a way to create opportunities for more productive ways to navigate and resolve conflict. Key Features:
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BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Social Science | Violence In Society |
Dewey: 303.6 |
LCCN: 2006001788 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.3" W x 9.04" (1.15 lbs) 304 pages |
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Publisher Description: Conflicts are more effectively managed if people understand the layers meaning in their conflicts and collaborate based on those meanings. In this book, author Peter M. Kellett analyzes and interprets real-life conflict stories as a way to create opportunities for more productive ways to navigate and resolve conflict. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kellett, Peter M.: - Peter M. Kellett (Ph.D., Southern Illinois University) is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Communication at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His research, teaching, and service focus on the narrative analysis and dialogic management of conflict as this helps people build healthier, more productive and peaceful relationships. His most recent publication is, "Dialectical Tensions and Dialogic Moments as Pathways to Peak Experiences" (with H.L. Goodall, Jr.), in R. Anderson, L.A. Baxter, & K.N. Cissna (2004), Dialogue: Theorizing Differences in Communication Studies. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. |