Social Identity and Conflict Structures, Dynamics, and Implications [Hardcover]

Looking at a variety of countries, this book explores the influence of cultural dimensions on the interrelations between personal and social identity, and the impact of identity salience on attitudes, stereotypes, and the structures of consciousness.Introduction PART I: SOCIAL IDENTITY AS SOCIAL PHENOMENON AND SCIENTIFIC CONCEPT PART II: SYSTEM OF SOCIAL IDENTITIES Social Identity as a Part of the Identity of a Person Social Identity as a System Components of the System of Social Identity Dynamics of the Social Identities System PART III: SOCIAL IDENTITY AND CONFLICT The Factors That Influence Conflict Dynamics The Dynamics of Identity Conflict Formation of National Identity and Conflict Intentions of Minorities PART IV: IDENTITY AND CONFLICT: IMPLICATIONS FOR IDENTITY CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Theory and Methods of Identity Conflict Management

This book is a broad, interdisciplinary synthesis that addresses the question of identity as a cultural and psychological concept. Korostelina is a creative and perceptive - as well as systematic - analyst of identity and ethnic, national, and international conflict. Her work is cutting edge for this topic so crucial in the post-cold war.

- James Peacock, Co-Director, Rotary Peace and Conflict Center, Duke-UNC

Korostelina's Social Identity and Conflict is unique in several ways. First, it is a virtual encyclopedia of the literature on large group identity, with original contributions of her own. Also, it applies conflict analysis theory and provides concrete examplesof Korostelina's successful conflict resolution work with adversarial ethnic groups. I especially appreciate the way the author respectfully and effectively employs psycho-dynamic insights, a rare gift among social scientists.

- Joseph V. Montville, Chair, Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University

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