Shifting Protracted Conflict Systems Through Local Interactions

"‘Our field has seen much development in recent years, with concepts such as ""inclusion"" and the ""local turn"" having come to fore. But we grapple with what these ideas mean in practice. This book presents clear, readable analyses, which are both practical and theoretically informed. It is an essential read for anyone working on these questions today.’ Peter Jones, Associate Professor of Public and International Affairs, and Executive Director of Ottawa Dialogue, University of Ottawa, Canada ‘This is an exciting book because the authors of the sixteen chapters are distinguished scholars from many countries, who met together with draft chapters focusing on the evolution of interactive problem-solving practices to overcome protracted conflicts. The result is an integrated set of important perspectives about many advances to such practices over time, in varying circumstances.’ Louis Kriesberg, Maxwell Professor Emeritus of Social Conflict Studies, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Syracuse University, USA ‘This book does more than assemble former students, colleagues and friends to offer us a Gedenkschrift to honor Herb Kelman’s legacy. It brings together outstanding peace and conflict studies scholars and practitioners to engage in the future of learning about complexity thinking and system dynamics, areas that were championed by Kelman as he pursued knowledge to understand the perplexing challenges posed by protracted conflict. In this volume, the contributors build on Kelman’s work to help us to understand better how systems can be shaped through sustained and meaningful understanding and engagement.’ Pamina Firchow, Associate Professor of Coexistence and Conflict, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University"