Believers, Skeptics, and Failure in Conflict Resolution
This book discusses the following questions: Why are some conflicts so enduring and why is conflict resolution so hard? The author begins by introducing two conflicting perspectives, Skeptics and Believers, to highlight the lack of consensus on conflict r
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Believers, Skeptics, and Failure in Conflict Resolution
Ian S. Spears
Believers, Skeptics, and Failure in Conflict Resolution
Ian S. Spears Department of Political Science University of Guelph Guelph, ON, Canada
ISBN 978-3-030-14143-1 ISBN 978-3-030-14144-8 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14144-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019933554 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
For Sarah And for Jordan, Jack, and Nicholas, with the hope that everything in it is wrong
Acknowledgments
In researching and writing this book I have learned as much about the power of family and friendship as I have about the nature of conflict and conflict resolution. My family has been patient and supportive throughout. It includes Sarah Atkinson, Jordan, Jack, and Nicholas, Ellen and John Spears, Andrew, Laleh, Jennifer, Dave, Martha, Cyrus, Alex, BenL., Allie, Colin, Michelle, Jessica, BenF, Mallory, Betty Anne and Hugh Anson-Cartwright, John, Nina, Victoria, Dan, Julia, Chris, Maria Santos, and Stuart and Megan Peterson. Hugh read the manuscript in its entirety. Jordan taught me to think carefully about how to express myself and finally gave me the confidence to move forward. And Jack and Nick have provided inspiring diversions on the ice, the water and in the air. I am lucky to have caring colleagues and friends who tolerate my views and offer constructive criticism. Paul Kingston has long provided ideas and friendship. Elisabeth King has provided wise counsel and insisted on an “upshot.” Bob Matthews has been a mentor and friend.
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