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Below are resources (books, articles, etc.) in the Connexions Library related to this topic. Clicking on an item's title takes you to its bibliographic page, which typically contains author, publisher, and cataloguing details, an abstract where available, and a link to the full text if available online, as well as links to related topics in the subject index. You can also search for materials through the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, Library of Congress, and Format indexes.
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  1. Blocking Progress 
    Consensus Decision Making In The Anti-Nuclear Movement
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    First Published: 1983
    Howard Ryan maintains that consensus is wrong in principle and in practice: "The problem is not so much that individuals are being irresponsible or somehow abusing the consensus process. The problem lies in giving individuals that kind of power in the first place. Consensus turns majority rule into minority rule. That's not democracy."
  2. Children and Peacemaking
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 1992
  3. Conflict Resolution in the Classroom
    A Curriculum Project
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 1987
    Peer Conflict Resolution Through Creative Negotiation is a curriculum for grades four through six.
  4. Managing Volunteers, Building Consensus, Nurturing Creativity
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 1987
    Techniques for managing volunteers, staff and board members for positive results; how to make everyone more effective; and methods to reduce conflict while building consensus.
  5. A New Way to Solve Problems: Do It Like Zidane
    Resource Type: Film/Video
    First Published: 2006
    A short video illustrating how to deal with conflict using the Zidane method.
  6. One Vote for Democracy 
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    First Published: 1986
    Makes the case that the democratic model is better than the consensus model for activist group decision-making.
  7. Peace Parks
    Conservation and Conflict Resolution
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 2007
  8. Peacemaking in Your Neighbourhood
    Reflections on an Experiment in Community Mediation
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 1986
    Describes ten years of work of the Community Dispute Settlement Program, an innovative program in a suburban area near Philadelphia, founded by the Society of Friends (Quakers). The program set out to try to help solve community disputes using the guidelines of nonviolence, alternatives, and empowerment.
  9. People Power
    Applying Nonviolence Theory
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 1985
    Explores the theory of power on which all successful nonviolent action is based, the blocks which keep people from acting when confronted with injustice, and the roles played in any nonviolent campaign by allies, neutrals, and opponents. Numerous case histories illustrate the dynamics of nonviolent action.
  10. Resource Manual for A Living Revolution 
    A Handbook of Skills & Tools for Social Change Activists
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 1977   Published: 1985
    A manual for people who are concerned or angered by the deterioration of our society and who, because they have some sense that their efforts can have an effet for change, are looking for tools to transform it. It is a working reference for those who are prepared to act to create a better life for themselves and others.
  11. What is Consensus?
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    First Published: 1984
    Consensus evolved from the meeting process of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It is a non-violent way for people to relate to each other as and in a group. Successful use of a consensus process depends on people understanding the idea and wanting to use it.
  12. Working Collectively
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 1984   Published: 1985
  13. Working for Peace
    A Handbook of Practical Psychology and Other Tools
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 1985

Experts on Conflict Resolution in the Sources Directory

  1. African Union
  2. Allan Bonner Communications Management Inc.
  3. CanMediate International, Ruth Sirman
  4. Canadians for Genocide Education
  5. Goodmans LLP
  6. International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
  7. International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
  8. Organization of the Islamic Conference
  9. Pearson Peacekeeping Centre
  10. Dorothy Ratusny, M.A., (C). OACCPP., Psychotherapist and Author of The Purpose of Love
  11. Solutions in Mind
  12. Success Strategies
  13. United Nations
  14. University of Winnipeg
  15. Paul T. Willis, B.A., LL.B., A.Mus.


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