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Book Synopsis
Find the roadmap to the heart of the conflict The Conflict Paradox is a guide to taking conflict to a more productive place.

Trade Review
"In his new book, The Conflict Paradox: Seven Dilemmas at the Core of Disputes (2015, Jossey-Bass), Bernie Mayer explores the mystery of this complexity in the context of conflict engagement. It is an enjoyable and fascinating read for everyone involved in negotiation, mediation or any form of conflict engagement."
—Kari Boyle, Slaw

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xv

1 The Art of Conflict 1

2 Competition and Cooperation 25

3 Optimism and Realism 61

4 Avoidance and Engagement 95

5 Principle and Compromise 131

6 Emotions and Logic 167

7 Neutrality and Advocacy 201

8 Community and Autonomy 237

9 The Conflict Dialectic: Better Paradoxes, Better Conflict 267

References 295

Index 307

The Conflict Paradox

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      Published 27 February 2015
      ISBN-13 9781118852910
      978-1118852910
      ISBN-10 1118852915

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Find the roadmap to the heart of the conflict The Conflict Paradox is a guide to taking conflict to a more productive place.

      Trade Review
      "In his new book, The Conflict Paradox: Seven Dilemmas at the Core of Disputes (2015, Jossey-Bass), Bernie Mayer explores the mystery of this complexity in the context of conflict engagement. It is an enjoyable and fascinating read for everyone involved in negotiation, mediation or any form of conflict engagement."
      —Kari Boyle, Slaw

      Table of Contents

      Preface ix

      Acknowledgments xv

      1 The Art of Conflict 1

      2 Competition and Cooperation 25

      3 Optimism and Realism 61

      4 Avoidance and Engagement 95

      5 Principle and Compromise 131

      6 Emotions and Logic 167

      7 Neutrality and Advocacy 201

      8 Community and Autonomy 237

      9 The Conflict Dialectic: Better Paradoxes, Better Conflict 267

      References 295

      Index 307

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