The Social Psychology of Intractable Conflicts: Celebrating the Legacy of Daniel Bar-Tal, Volume I (Peace Psychology Book Series, 27)

This volume works explores a transferable theory of a specific social-psychological infrastructure, based on the work of Dr. Daniel Bar-Tal, that develops from cultures immersed in intractable conflicts. The book's approach to this issue is different from approaches that are predominant in social psychology. This is because an important inspiration of many scholars that contributed to the book is their everyday experience of living in a region where intractable conflict shapes the life's of everybody who lives there. On the basis of this experience and on the basis of extensive research, an elaborate theory of intractable conflict was developed that deals with the origin of such conflicts, the mechanisms that maintain them and the processes that may contribute to their peaceful solution. In light of recent research and developments, this volume demonstrates, analyzes and reviews the theory of a social-psychological infrastructure formed in societies with intractable conflicts. It explores the contents of these elements of the infrastructure, the processes through which they are acquired and maintained, their functions, the societal mechanisms that contribute to their institutionalization, as well as their role in the crystallization of social identity and development of a culture of conflict. By demonstrating that it can be applied to various kinds of intractable conflicts in various places of world, the volume argues that the theory is transferable and universal. Moreover, the volume aims to exhibit new connections and integrations between Bar-Tal's theories and other prominent theoretical frameworks in social and political psychology. Presenting both a comprehensive overview of works that have been influenced by Bar-Tal's theories and research, as well as a wide gate to future studies that will connect Bar-Tal’s work to recent theoretical developments in related domains, Understanding the Social Psychology of Intractable Conflicts: Celebrating the Legacy of Daniel Bar Tal is an important text for all those interested in developing a sustainable, peaceful world. Dr. Daniel Bar-tal Is One Of The Most Influential Scholars In The Study Of The Social-psychological Aspects Of Intractable Conflicts. He Has Made An Immense Contribution To The Fields Of Social And Political Psychology By Studying The Development, In Times Of Intractable Conflict, Of A Socio-psychological Infrastructure That Consists Of Shared Societal Beliefs Of Ethos Of Conflict And Collective Memory. This Volume, The First Of Two Honoring The Legacy Of Dr. Bar-tal, Explores Dr. Bar-tal’s Theory Of A Specific Social-psychological Infrastructure That Develops From Cultures Immersed In Intractable Conflicts. Containing Chapters By Many Leading Social, Political, And Peace Psychologists, This Volume Demonstrates The Influence And Contribution Of Dr. Bar-tal’s Work To Recent Developments In The Study Of The Social-psychological Aspects Of Intractable Conflicts.^ It Explores The Contents Of The Socio-psychological Infrastructure, The Processes Through Which These Contents Are Acquired And Maintained, Their Functions, The Societal Mechanisms That Contribute To Their Institutionalization, As Well As Their Role In The Crystallization Of Social Identity And Development Of A Culture Of Conflict. Significantly, Intractable Conflict Is Presented Here As A System Of Processes That Reinforce Each Other And Support The Pathological Growth Of The Conflict. By Demonstrating That It Can Be Applied To Various Kinds Of Intractable Conflicts In Various Places Of The World, The Volume Argues That The Theory Is Transferable And Universal. Moreover, The Volume Aims To Exhibit New Connections And Integrations Between Dr. Bar-tal's Theories And Other Prominent Theoretical Frameworks In Social And Political Psychology. Presenting Both A Comprehensive Overview Of Works That Have Been Influenced By Dr.^ Bar-tal's Theories And Research, As Well As A Wide Gate To Future Studies That Will Connect Dr. Bar-tal’s Work To Recent Theoretical Developments In Related Domains, Understanding The Social Psychology Of Intractable Conflicts: Celebrating The Legacy Of Daniel Bar Tal Is An Important Text For All Those Interested In Developing A Sustainable, Peaceful World. . Preface -- Part 1 Bar-tal's Theory Of Intractable Conflicts.-1. Intractable Conflict: How Can It Be Solved? The Theory Of Daniel Bar-tal -- 2. Can There Be A General Theory Of Intractable Conflict?.-part 2 Perspectives On Ethos Of Conflict And Collective Memory -- 3. “ethos Of Conflict” And Beyond: Differentiating Social Representations Of Conflict In Different Contexts -- 4. Ethos Of Conflict: A System Justification Perspective -- 5. The Collective Remembering Of Conflict And Its Role In Fueling An Ethos Of Intractable Conflict In Society -- Part 3 Specific Societal Beliefs And Their Implications -- 6. Victims Under Siege: Lessons For Polish-jewish Relations And Beyond -- 7. Conflict Irresolvability And Collective Inaction In Intractable Intergroup Conflict -- 8. Dealing With In Group Committed Atrocities: Moral Responsibility And Group-based Guilt -- Part 4 The Emotional Aspect Of Intractable Conflicts -- 9. Fear And Hope In Intractable Conflicts: The Automatic Vs. Reflective Bases Of Collective Emotional Orientation -- 10. Collective Angst And Intractable Conflicts: How Concern For The ingroup’s Future Vitality Shapes Adversarial Intergroup Relations -- 11. Expanding The Toolkit: Neuroimaging And Intergroup Conflict -- Part 5 From The Lab To The Field: Promoting Peace With Psychological Tools -- 12. Dismantling The Ethos Of Conflict: Strategies For Improving Intergroup Relations -- 13. Socio-psychological Barriers To Peacemaking And Overcoming Them: A Review Of New Psychological Interventions -- 14. Overcoming Evil: Passivity And Active By Standard Ship To Prevent Group Violence And Create Caring Communities And Societies -- 15. Peace Psychology And ‘intractable’ Conflicts: Identifying Peace Building Tools. Edited By Eran Halperin, Keren Sharvit. Dr. Daniel Bar-Tal is one of the most influential scholars in the study of the social-psychological aspects of intractable conflicts. He has made an immense contribution to the fields of social and political psychology by studying the development, in times of intractable conflict, of a socio-psychological infrastructure that consists of shared societal beliefs of ethos of conflict and collective memory. This volume, the first of two honoring the legacy of Dr. Bar-Tal, explores Dr. Bar-Talĺls theory of a specific social-psychological infrastructure that develops from cultures immersed in intractable conflicts. Containing chapters by many leading social, political, and peace psychologists, this volume demonstrates the influence and contribution of Dr. Bar-Talĺls work to recent developments in the study of the social-psychological aspects of intractable conflicts.^It explores the contents of the socio-psychological infrastructure, the processes through which these contents are acquired and maintained, their functions, the societal mechanisms that contribute to their institutionalization, as well as their role in the crystallization of social identity and development of a culture of conflict. Significantly, intractable conflict is presented here as a system of processes that reinforce each other and support the pathological growth of the conflict. By demonstrating that it can be applied to various kinds of intractable conflicts in various places of the world, the volume argues that the theory is transferable and universal. Moreover, the volume aims to exhibit new connections and integrations between Dr. Bar-Tal's theories and other prominent theoretical frameworks in social and political psychology. Presenting both a comprehensive overview of works that have been influenced by Dr.^Bar-Tal's theories and research, as well as a wide gate to future studies that will connect Dr. Bar-Talĺls work to recent theoretical developments in related domains, Understanding the Social Psychology of Intractable Conflicts: Celebrating the Legacy of Daniel Bar Tal is an important text for all those interested in developing a sustainable, peaceful world. ℗l℗l ℗l ℗l Front Matter....Pages i-xii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Intractable Conflicts—How can they be Solved? The Theory of Daniel Bar-Tal....Pages 3-16 Can There be a General Theory of Intractable Conflict?....Pages 17-29 Front Matter....Pages 31-31 Ethos of Conflict and Beyond: Differentiating Social Representations of Conflict....Pages 33-45 Ethos of Conflict: A System Justification Perspective....Pages 47-59 The Collective Remembering of Conflict and Its Role in Fueling an Ethos of Conflict in Society....Pages 61-72 Front Matter....Pages 73-73 Victims under Siege: Lessons for Polish–Jewish Relations and Beyond....Pages 75-87 Hope(lessness) and Collective (In)action in Intractable Intergroup Conflict....Pages 89-101 Dealing with Ingroup Committed Atrocities: Moral Responsibility and Group-Based Guilt....Pages 103-115 Front Matter....Pages 117-117 Fear and Hope in Intractable Conflicts: The Automatic vs. Reflective Attributes of Collective Emotional Orientations....Pages 119-129 Collective Angst in Intractable Conflicts: How Concern for the Ingroup’s Future Vitality Shapes Adversarial Intergroup Relations....Pages 131-142 Putting Neuroscience to Work for Peace....Pages 143-155 Front Matter....Pages 157-157 Dismantling an Ethos of Conflict: Strategies for Improving Intergroup Relations....Pages 159-171 Sociopsychological Barriers to Peacemaking and Overcoming Them: A Review of New Psychological Interventions....Pages 173-187 Practical Wisdom: Educating for Active Bystandership to Prevent Violence and Build Peace....Pages 189-202 Promoting Harmonious Relations and Equitable Well-Being: Peace Psychology and “Intractable” Conflicts....Pages 203-212 Back Matter....Pages 213-214