Mediating neighborhood conflict: Conceptual and strategic considerations

Chronicling the Complexification of Negotiation Theory and Practice

“…Most importantly, the Negotiation Journal was, from the start, interdisciplinary — recognizing that the insights and knowledge of our new field derived from research, theory, empirical studies, and rigorous analysis in such basic fields as political science, sociology, psychology, economics, and anthropology, as well as more hybrid or applied fields such as game theory, decision sciences, urban planning, law, organizational development, and management (Menkel‐Meadow 1983; Bazerman 2005). The reach of articles was local (e.g., Mika 1987) and interpersonal , as well as multicultural and international (e.g., Salacuse 1988) from the start. The journal also explored the resistances to and critiques of our theories, practices, and exhortations to make the world a better place with “interest‐based” conflict resolution (see, e.g., Millhauser 1987; Volpe and Bahn 1987).…”