Managing Conflict Resolution (Character Education (Chelsea House))

McCollum, Sean

ISBN 10: 1604131225 ISBN 13: 9781604131222

Publisher: Chelsea House Publications, 2009

Synopsis

Conflict arises in every relationship: within families, partnerships, groups, and nations. Whether a dispute turns destructive or constructive often depends on how it is handled. This book examines the causes of conflict in homes, schools, and the wider world.

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From School Library Journal:

Grade 9 Up—This book discusses relationships at home, among friends, at school, in communities, and, finally, between nations. Chapter one focuses on the different forms of conflict and ways to manage it. Using examples as disparate as the Cuban Missile Crisis and neighbors who play loud music, the text demonstrates that good communication skills (which are listed in a sidebar) and peer-mediation skills serve one well in any situation in which resolution abilities are needed. Bullying and appropriate responses to it are discussed. Vignettes of how individuals can make a difference are also included. The concluding chapters, "Checks and Balances in the United States" and "Managing Conflicts Around the World," detract from the more immediate valuable message the book offers. Jim Gallagher and Dorothy Kavanaugh's A Guys' Guide to Conflict; A Girls' Guide to Conflict (Enslow, 2008) concentrates strictly on teen issues and behavioral guidelines.—Joanne K. Cecere, Monroe-Woodbury High School, Central Valley, NY
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Review:

"These well-written texts provide substantive advice on handling social issues... The information is well-researched and up-to-date...solid resources." -School Library Journal"

About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1604131225
• ISBN 13: 9781604131222
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 136
• Editor: Murphy Madonna M, Banas Sharon L