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Peacemaking and Transformative Mediation

Sulha Practices in Palestine and the Middle East

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Authors:
  1. Erin Dyer Saxon

    1. Divide, USA

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  • Marks the first work to outline a working theory of sulha practice, from the ideological background to the practice of conflict resolution in Palestine

  • Provides in-depth understanding of inner workings of sulha practice from a local practitioner perspective

  • Admits shortcomings of the western model and advocates the strength of local capacities for peace

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction and Methodology

    • Erin Dyer Saxon
    Pages 1-7

  3. Theoretical Perspectives on Mediation and the Third Party Role

    • Erin Dyer Saxon
    Pages 9-27

  4. Culture and Conflict Resolution

    • Erin Dyer Saxon
    Pages 29-44

  5. A Brief History of Palestine and Conflict Resolution

    • Erin Dyer Saxon
    Pages 45-61

  6. Interviews with Palestinian Peacemakers

    • Erin Dyer Saxon
    Pages 63-86

  7. The Underlying Ideological Framework of Mediation Practice with Wi’am

    • Erin Dyer Saxon
    Pages 87-107

  8. Comparison of Palestinian Peacemaking with the Transformative Mediation Framework

    • Erin Dyer Saxon
    Pages 109-124

  9. The Promise and Limits of Transformative Mediation in Palestine

    • Erin Dyer Saxon
    Pages 125-141

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 143-157
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About this book

This book evaluates the potential for the transformative mediation framework to be adopted in a non-western context. Inspired by the premise that mediator ideology exists and has deep impact on process, Robert A. Baruch Bush and Joseph P. Folger articulated the transformative mediation model which itself evolved from a culture of individualism and problem-solving. This theory of conflict transformation has engaged scholars and practitioners across North America, Europe and Australia. The question remains: is the Transformative Mediation Framework relevant outside of the “West”? Through qualitative interviewing with Palestinian practitioners of the traditional conflict resolution process sulha and in-depth research analysis, this study outlines what distinguishes the ideologies and practices of transformative mediation and Palestinian sulha.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Divide, USA

    Erin Dyer Saxon

About the author

Erin Dyer Saxon, PhD, is a conflict resolution trainer, facilitator, mediator, and coach. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, she has also written on Palestinian nonviolence. Dr. Saxon was formerly the Director of the Center for Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at Endicott College, USA.

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