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Art of Managing Everyday Conflict: Understanding Emotions and Power Struggles » (1st Edition)
Authors: Erik A. Fisher, Steven W. Sharp
ISBN-13: 9780275981846, ISBN-10: 0275981843
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: ABC-Clio, LLC
Date Published: April 2004
Edition: 1st Edition
Author Biography: Erik A. Fisher
ERIK A. FISHER is a licensed psychologist in Georgia. He has dedicated his career to the advancement of human potential in the physical, mental and spiritual realms.
STEVEN W. SHARP is a freelance and technical writer. He lives in Alabama.
Book Synopsis
Helps us understand the obvious and subtle roles of emotion in conflict, as well as the role of our perception of power, and to use that knowledge for reducing the incidence and seriousness of everyday conflicts in families, friendships, relationships, at work and in educational settings.
Table of Contents
| Illustrations | ||
| Preface | ||
| 1 | Introduction | 1 |
| 2 | Hierarchical power systems and how they cause conflict | 9 |
| 3 | Equity power systems and how they remove conflict | 21 |
| 4 | The problem with all-or-nothing situations | 29 |
| 5 | The players | 41 |
| 6 | The role of emotion | 59 |
| 7 | Communicating emotion | 69 |
| 8 | Emotions viewed as strong or powerful | 75 |
| 9 | Emotions viewed as weak or less powerful | 95 |
| 10 | Conflict and power struggles within the self | 113 |
| 11 | Power and the family | 123 |
| 12 | Power and intimate relationships | 151 |
| 13 | Power in the workplace | 175 |
| 14 | Understanding power struggles and conflict | 185 |
| 15 | So, what do I do now? conflict resolution strategies | 205 |
| 16 | Putting it all together | 227 |
| App | Comprehensive list of emotions | 229 |
| Notes | 231 | |
| Bibliography | 233 | |
| Index | 235 |
Subjects
Nonfiction
Psychology Psychology - Theory, History & Research
Psychology & Psychotherapy Psychology - Theory, History & Research Emotions - Psychology
Psychology & Psychotherapy Psychology - Theory, History & Research Social Psychology
Self Improvement Emotional Healing Coping & Healing
Self Improvement Psychological Self-Help Stress & Anxiety Management - Self - Help
Self Improvement Relationships Relationships - Interpersonal
Self Improvement Relationships Social Interactions in Relationships
Self Improvement See All Relationships
Self Improvement See All Self - Improvement
Medical Books Psychology & Psychotherapy Psychology - Theory, History & Research
Psychology Psychology - Theory, History & ResearchPsychology & Psychotherapy
Psychology - Theory, History & Research Emotions - PsychologyPsychology & Psychotherapy
Psychology - Theory, History & Research Social PsychologySelf Improvement
Emotional Healing Coping & HealingSelf Improvement
Psychological Self-Help Stress & Anxiety Management - Self - HelpSelf Improvement
Relationships Relationships - InterpersonalSelf Improvement
Relationships Social Interactions in RelationshipsSelf Improvement
See All RelationshipsSelf Improvement
See All Self - ImprovementMedical Books
Psychology & Psychotherapy Psychology - Theory, History & Research
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