How Enemies Are Made. Günther Schlee
Биология. Integration and Conflict Studies
How Enemies Are Made
Год выпуска 0
isbn 9780857450609
Автор произведения Günther Schlee
Жанр Биология
Серия Integration and Conflict Studies
Издательство Ingram
In popular perception cultural differences or ethnic affiliation are factors that cause conflict or political fragmentation although this is not borne out by historical evidence. This book puts forward an alternative conflict theory. The author develops a decision theory which explains the conditions under which differing types of identification are preferred. Group identification is linked to competition for resources like water, territory, oil, political charges, or other advantages. Rivalry for resources can cause conflicts but it does not explain who takes whose side in a conflict situation. This book explores possibilities of reducing violent conflicts and ends with a case study, based on personal experience of the author, of conflict resolution.