{"product_id":"9781119895497","title":"The Handbook of Social and Political Conflict","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHandbooks in Communication and Media\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe Handbook of Social and Political Conflict\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSergei A. Samoilenko | Solon Simmons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Media Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides real-world insights into social and political conflict across disciplines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Social and Political Conflict\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive exploration of conflict from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, merging insights from fields including sociology, political science, psychology, communication, and conflict resolution. Bringing together original work by experts from around the world, this authoritative volume provides readers with a deep understanding of the mechanisms, causes, and consequences of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned for those who wish to bridge academic disciplines, the \u003ci\u003eHandbook\u003c\/i\u003e both advances theoretical understanding and offers practical conflict resolution strategies that can be applied in a broad range of contexts, from interpersonal disputes to international tensions. Each in-depth chapter tackles a unique concept while maintaining a coherent narrative that spans topics such as political polarization, the rhetoric of social control, the role of technology in shaping conflict behaviors, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting new theoretical perspectives and tools to address today's most pressing issues, the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Social and Political Conflict:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines contemporary issues such as political polarization, social ostracism, cancel culture, and information warfare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains in-depth analysis of critical contemporary issues such as the role of technology, artificial intelligence, and media in modern conflict\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses both adversarial and cooperative approaches to conflict resolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates cutting-edge research and theoretical frameworks on contemporary social and political conflicts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers practical approaches to fostering resilience, peacebuilding, and critical media literacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether examining the escalation of political tensions or exploring the potential for peacebuilding, the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Social and Political Conflict\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in conflict resolution, political science, sociology, and communication studies. It is also an invaluable reference for professionals working in conflict management, diplomacy, international relations, and social advocacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSergei A. Samoilenko\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at George Mason University. His research focuses on issues in crisis communication, reputation management, and political communication. He is a co-founder of the Research Lab for Character Assassination and Reputation Politics (CARP), an interdisciplinary research community, studying strategies and tactics of subversive communication and ways to counter them. He is an author and editor of several books, including the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Research on Deception, Fake News, and Misinformation Online.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolon Simmons\u003c\/b\u003e is Full Professor and Director of The Narrative Transformation Lab (TNT Lab) at George Mason University’s Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, where he is leading efforts to develop cutting-edge narrative tools for use in practical applications in both adversarial struggles for justice and collaborative journeys toward peace. Solon served as interim Dean for the Carter School in 2013, Vice President for Global Strategy for George Mason from 2014-2017, and is currently President of the Faculty Senate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 February 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119895497\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310314975372,"sku":"9781119895497","price":171.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119895497.jpg?v=1780179111","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119895497","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}