TY - BOOK AU - Augsburger,David W TI - Conflict mediation across cultures: pathways and patterns SN - 9780664256098 AV - BF637.I48 A84 1992 U1 - 303.6/9 20 KW - Interpersonal conflict KW - Cross-cultural studies KW - Conflict management KW - Folklore KW - Conflict (Psychology) KW - Negotiating KW - Interpersonal Relations KW - Cross-Cultural Comparison KW - Conflictmanagement KW - Conflit (psychologie) KW - Études transculturelles KW - Conflit interpersonnel KW - Gestion des conflits KW - Littérature populaire KW - Thèmes, motifs KW - Dans la littérature KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-303) and index; Conflict: A Universal, Cultural, and Individual Process -- Conflict: Creative or Destructive Dynamics? -- Conflict: The Power of Honor, Dignity, and Face -- Conflict: Anger, Anxiety, and Aggression -- Conflict: Triangular in Origin and Resolution -- Conflict: Gender Differences and Conflict Styles -- Mediation: The Necessity of a Go-between -- Conflict: Cycles, Pathways, and Patterns -- Reconciliation: The Many Faces of Forgiveness N2 - David Augsburger believes conflict is inevitable in human life, but that it is essential and can be quite constructive. He proposes a shift to an "international" approach in resolving conflict. He focuses on interpersonal and group conflicts and provides a comparison of conflict patterns within and among various cultures ER -