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Interpersonal Conflict

Written for courses such as Communication and Conflict, Interpersonal Conflict, Conflict Management, Conflict and Negotiation, and Conflict in Personal Relationships, this textbook examines the central principles of effective conflict management in a wide variety of contexts - from romantic relationships to the workplace. Its combination of up-to-date research and examples, gives students theoretical as well as a practical foundation in conflict management.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 364 pages

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