Organizational culture has come of age. Not only did the concept have staying power but it is even being broadened to occupational cultures and community cultures. Culture at the national level is more important than ever in helping us to understand intergroup conflict. As it turns out, culture is essential to understanding intergroup conflict at the organizational level as well.
"The Coward's Guide to Conflict" by Timothy E. Ursiny
What successful people know about conflict resolution centers on techniques, motivation and challenges for the person who is afraid of conflict and tends to avoid any situation that would create potential conflict with others. Provided in a friendly guiding tone, each chapter includes real-life examples, in the workplace and at home, and explanations of the conflict-resolution principles, exercises to coach the conflict avoider, and suggested action steps to apply to the reader's own environment.
The Longest War: Northern Ireland's Troubled History
This highly readable exploration of the central issues and debates
about Northern Ireland sets them in the historical context of hundreds
of years of conflict. It tackles many questions, such as: What accounts
for the perpetuation of ethnic and religious conflict in Ireland? Why
has armed violence proven so hard to control? Who are the major figures
and issues in the conflict? Can we expect more 'Northern Irelands' in
the future?
Palestine, Zionism, and the Arab-Israeli Conflict
