Indigenous Conflict Management Strategies - by Akanmu G Adebayo & Jesse J Benjamin & Brandon D Lundy (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book presents a variety of traditional conflict management approaches as well as several cases of successful and unsuccessful integrations of indigenous and Western strategies. As it explores these methods, the book also analyzes the central characteristics, strengths, an...

Book Synopsis

This book presents a variety of traditional conflict management approaches as well as several cases of successful and unsuccessful integrations of indigenous and Western strategies. As it explores these methods, the book also analyzes the central characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of a multitude of indigenous systems from around the globe.

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Indigenous processes of peacemaking, dismissed as irrelevant and backward tribal rituals for the last five centuries by the state based legal system, and neglected by the newly emerging field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), at long last have begun to gain the attention of a few scholars. The publication of this book elevates the currently fledging scholarship on this critical subject to a much higher level. This book is the first comprehensive volume on the subject of indigenous processes of peacemaking. As such, it will serve as a pioneering piece of scholarly work for years to come. Its scope is comprehensive, its analytical approaches are deep, and it employs interdisciplinary perspectives. It is a must read for those who are interested in this important subject.

This book convincingly stimulates a wider and deeper engagement with indigenous conflict management strategies in a world that has blinded many to the potency of non-Western traditions of conflict resolution, reconciliation, and peacebuilding. It is a welcome and essential resource for scholars and students of politics, culture, and conflict transformation who appreciate the relevance of culture and tradition as essential ingredients of peace, amity, friendship, and global understanding.

This compendium successfully integrates indigenous and Western strategies of conflict management and peace building...a topic of great urgency to our generation as we rebuild that elusive bridge to the future we desire. The book's global examples should read as freshly and remain as relevant to our grand children as it does to us.

About the Author

Akanmu G. Adebayo is professor of history and director of the Center for Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University.

Jesse J. Benjamin is professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at Kennesaw State University.

Brandon D. Lundy is assistant professor of anthropology and interim associate director of the PhD Program in International Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University.