Gestures of Conciliation: Factors Contributing to Successful Olive-Branches 2000th Edition

Gestures of Conciliation: Factors Contributing to Successful Olive-Branches 2000th Edition book cover

Gestures of Conciliation: Factors Contributing to Successful Olive-Branches 2000th Edition

Author(s): Christopher Mitchell (Author)

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Publication Date: 15 Mar. 2000
  • Edition: 2000th
  • Language: English
  • Print length: 351 pages
  • ISBN-10: 0333474333
  • ISBN-13: 9780333474334

Book Description

Gestures of Conciliation examines the ideas, assumptions and theories that underpin how leaders of parties in intractable conflicts begin and sustain a process of peacemaking by offering to their adversaries ‘olive-branches’ – in more modern terms symbolic gestures, concessions, tension-reducing moves or confidence-building measures. It discusses means of overcoming political and psychological barriers to accurate communication, trust-building, domestic consensus formation, and ‘ripe’ conditions for conciliation, suggesting practical guidelines for accommodation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

‘…a significant contribution…Mitchell’s…rich examination of a wide range of variables involved in the contemplation and implementation of such moves deserves to be read by practitioners and students of conflict resolution alike. This book should become a required text in graduate courses on the techniques of successful conflict resolution.’ – Paul D. Senese, American Political Science

‘…worth reading for a mature and rational discussion of how conciliatory gestures can be initiated.’ – Undala Alam, International Affairs

‘…the most complete and comprehensive account of conciliation available, rescuing the concept from relative anonymity and providing a platform of researchers, policy makers, teachers, trainers and active peacemakers to learn from and build on. – Tom Woodhouse, Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology

About the Author

Christopher Mitchell is Drucie French-Cumbie Professor of Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University.

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