Examines conflict through a multidisciplinary lens, integrating perspectives from sociology, political science, psychology, and communication studies The Handbook of Social and Political Conflict offers an unparalleled exploration of the nature of conflict, bringing together insights from diverse academic disciplines. With a focus on contemporary issues, this comprehensive volume addresses the mechanisms, causes, and consequences of conflict at every level, from personal disputes to global confrontations. Bridging theoretical and practical perspectives, the Handbook's thematic sections explore the central challenges of conflict studies while providing a nuanced view of how conflict manifests and can be managed. Chapters by leading scholars from multiple disciplines provide an in-depth analysis of key concepts and emerging theories, illuminating contemporary issues such as political polarization, the rhetoric of social control, information warfare, narrative and world-building, the breakdown of consensus, and much more. Integrating practical tools for conflict resolution and innovative ideas for future research throughout, The Handbook of Social and Political Conflict is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers and practitioners in political science, sociology, psychology, and conflict resolution. This volume is also a valuable reference for professionals involved in international relations, peace studies, and mediation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Tables and Figures ix
Notes on Contributors xi
1. Introduction 1
Solon Simmons and Sergei A. Samoilenko
Section I Polarization, Moral Outrage, and Extremism 17
2. Polarization 19
Samantha Vilkins, Axel Bruns, Sebastian Svegaard, Tariq Choucair, and Katharina Esau
3. Intergroup Emotions in Intergroup Conflicts: Power Disparities Perspective 31
Nur Kassem, Nimrod Nir, Anat Perry, and Eran Halperin
4. How Political and Social Conflict Enter into the Corporate Realm: Scansis as an Exemplar of Moral Outrage- Inducing Crises 47
W. Timothy Coombs and Elina R. Tachkova
5. Illiberalism as a Conceptual Prism for Studying Political and Social Conflict 57
Marlene Laruelle
6. Connective Action and Digital Surrogate Organizations 65
Steven Livingston and Lorcan Neill
7. Trojan Horse Discourse 75
Michiel Luining and Tom Van Hout
8. Culture Wars in Central Europe 83
Zora Hesová
9. Extremist Aggression: A Social Psychological Explanation 93
Daniel Rothbart
Section II Systems of Power and Rhetorics of Control 105
10. Rhetoric of Social Conflict 107
Gordana Lazic
11. Securitization 119
Marta Lukacovic
12. Cancel Culture Rhetoric 131
Jennifer Keohane
13. Spiral of Silence and Social Conflict 141
Sherice Gearhart and Oluseyi Adegbola
14. Social Ostracism and Conflict 151
Natasha R. Wood, Andrew H. Hales, and Kipling D. Williams
15. Bureaucracy 165
Amanda J. Reinke and Jaymelee J. Kim
16. Complexity and Distributed Governance 173
Jonathan P. Marshall
Section III Narrative, World- Building, and Imagination 185
17. Applying Structurational Divergence Theory to Sociopolitical Conflict 187
Anne M. Nicotera
18. Sociomaterial Actors in Political Moral Conflict 201
Kristen L. Cole and Spencer D. Choate
19. Political Conflict Frames 211
Emma S. van der Goot, Michael Hameleers, and Jeroen de Ridder
20. Gossip 221
Francesca Giardini
21. The Epistemic Eclipse: Narrative, Ideology, and the Political Situation 231
Oakley T. Hill
22. Songworld 241
Audrey Ann Williams
Section IV Media, Misinformation, and Popular Culture 251
23. The Tricksters of Permanent Liminality 253
Sergei A. Samoilenko
24. Persuasive Attack and Defense in Social and Political Conflict 271
William L. Benoit
25. Character Assassination in Politics: Gendered and Racialized Attacks on Kamala Harris 281
Jennifer Keohane, Martijn Icks, Eric Shiraev, and Sergei Samoilenko
26. Ridicule in Late- Night Political Humor in the United States: Contours and Consequences 291
Stephen J. Farnsworth, S. Robert Lichter, and Farah Latif
27. Artificial Intelligence 301
Henrik S. Sæ tra, Stuart Mills, and Evan Selinger
28. Visual Misinformation 313
Teresa E. Weikmann
29. Information Warfare as a Theoretical Construct and an Operational Practice 323
Greg Simons and Iulian Chifu
Section V Resilience, Humanity, and Hope 335
30. Escalation and De- escalation 337
Vincent August
31. Immunity 349
Adalberto Fernandes
32. Positive Peace 359
Michael D. English and Richard E. Rubenstein
33. Communication Approaches to Community Peacebuilding 369
Doris E. Wesley and Jessica K. Jameson
34. Human Rights 381
Clifford Bob
35. Women's Rights Advocacy in Africa 393
Innocent Chiluwa
36. Inoculation Theory and Conspiracy, Radicalization, and Violent Extremism 405
Josh Compton and Kurt Braddock
37. Constructive Conflict and Critical Media Literacy 415
Nolan Higdon
38. The End of War: On the Future of State Violence 427
Solon Simmons and Keenan Yoho
39. Conclusions, Key Takeaways, and Implications 435
Sergei A. Samoilenko and Solon Simmons
Index 445
