Ruth Anna Abigail appears as the first named author on the previous edition.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to the study of conflict communication -- Communication options in conflict -- Managing conflict from a theoretical perspective -- Responding to conflict : A practical guide to managing your own conflicts -- Managing violent tendencies -- Managing the conflict climate -- Managing face -- Managing stress and anger -- Managing conflict through forgiveness -- Managing win-lose conflicts through negotiation -- Managing others' disputes through mediation -- Managing conflict in the workplace -- Managing social conflict.
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Managing Conflict Through Communication helps students approach conflict constructively and learn more positive conflict management and resolution skills. Narratives and case studies make the material accessible and engaging to a diverse student audience. Discussion questions and exercises throughout the text provide a basis for classroom discussion and practical applications of concepts.