Conflict Resolution Approaches

Western and Middle Eastern Lessons and Possibilities

Bibliographic Data

ID2767496
AuthorsMohammed Abu‐nimer (0000-0003-3363-3608, Johns Hopkins University, corresponding author)
Year1996
Volume55
Issue1
Pages35-52
Publication date1996-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Economics and Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0002-9246 • E-ISSN: 1536-7150
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1536-7150.1996.tb02706.x
OpenAlexW1499433760
LanguageEN
Citations received26
References cited11

Conflict resolutionprocesses exist in every society. However, a comparison between Western and Middle Eastern procedures of dispute resolution processes reveals different assumptions underline each approach. The comparison is based on the analysis of two case studies, the firstcase studyis a description of dispute settlement process betweenChristiansandDruzein anArabvillage inIsrael(mediated byMuslims). The second case study describes a collaborative problem solving process implemented inCleveland, Ohio in a community racial conflict. Distinctive cultural and professional assumptions that underlie both intervention processes are identified. Also, it is noted that the third party roles and the main outcomes which were achieved in both cases were different. Two sets of principles and concepts, which can be applied interchangeably in both Middle Eastern and Western settings, and those which are unique to each context, are explored

Archaeology · Conflict resolution · Context (archaeology) · Dispute resolution · Geography · Intervention (counseling) · Political science · Process (computing) · Resolution (logic) · Settlement (finance) · Sociology · Computer Science · Conflict Management and Negotiation · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies · Law · Middle East and Rwanda Conflicts · Psychology