Editors:
- Chapters will explore interpersonal, intergroup, and international applications of positioning theory
- Draws from the increasing research and literature on positional theory to focus on topics of current national and international interest, including conflicts in Rwanda, Iran, the European Union, and the United States
Part of the book series: Peace Psychology Book Series (PPBS)
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About this book
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. The editors approach positioning from the micro (interpersonal) level all the way to the macro (intergroup and international) level.
Reviews
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 properly confirm or disconfirm its assertions. Those just interested in considering the distinct possibility that Moghaddam and company are correct should also read this book." (Jesus (Jess) Aros and Lapde So, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 53 (37), September, 2008)
Editors and Affiliations
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Department of Psychology, Georgetown University, Washington, USA
Fathali M. Moghaddam, Rom Harré
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306 White-Gravenor Hall
Fathali M. Moghaddam, Rom Harré
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Linacre College, Oxford University, Oxford
Naomi Lee
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Global Conflict Resolution Through Positioning Analysis
Editors: Fathali M. Moghaddam, Rom Harré, Naomi Lee
Series Title: Peace Psychology Book Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-72112-5
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York 2008
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-72111-8Published: 09 November 2007
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-2464-3Published: 19 November 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-72112-5Published: 15 November 2007
Series ISSN: 2197-5779
Series E-ISSN: 2197-5787
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 302