Ronald J. Fisher : a North American pioneer in interactive conflict resolution

Abstract

This edited volume presents selected papers focusing on Ronald Fisher's cumulative contributions to understanding destructive intergroup conflicts from a social-psychological perspective, and to the development and assessment of small group, interactive methods for resolving them. Highlights include schematic models of third party consultations, intergroup conflicts, and a contingency approach to third party intervention. Overall, the selected texts offer a comprehensive description and clear rationale for interactive conflict resolution and its unique contributions to peacemaking. Ronald J. Fisher : advancing the understanding and effectiveness of third party interventions in destructive intergroup conflict -- Ronald J. Fisher's selected bibliography -- Third party consultation : a method for the study and resolution of conflict -- Towards a social-psychological model of intergroup conflict -- Generic principles for resolving intergroup conflict -- Interactive conflict resolution : a social-psychological approach to resolving violent ethnopolitical conflict -- Assessing the contingency model of third-party intervention in successful cases of prenegotiation.