The social psychologist Peter T. Coleman explores how conflict resolution and complexity science provide guidance for dealing with seemingly intractable political differences. The Way Out is a vital and timely guide to breaking free from the cycle of mutual contempt in order to better our lives, relationships, and country.
A practical guide to navigating workplace conflicts by better understanding the power dynamics at play in every interaction
"Written for both the seasoned professional and the student who wants to deepen their understanding of the processes involved in conflicts and their knowledge of how to manage them constructively, this book provides an understanding for managing conflicts at all levels--interpersonal, intergroup, organizational, and international. Each chapter focuses around a central case or illustration of the practice with a discussion for both training and direct intervention. This new edition includes companion downloadable chapters and new information on conflict resolution and IT, social networks, schools, families, environment and much more"--
A conflict resolution specialist explores the nature of disputes that become intractable quagmires, and offers cutting edge methods for solving them.
This book aims to cover the basics of performance lighting design for theatrical productions taking place in a theatre or similar performance space
Introduces newcomers to the world of special effects. It describes all types of special effects including pyrotechnic, smoke and lighting effects, projections, noise machines, etc. It places emphasis on the safe storage, handling and use of pyrotechnics
This title does what it it introduces newcomers to the world of stage lighting. It will not teach the reader the art of lighting design, but will teach beginners much about the 'nuts and bolts' of stage lighting. It covers lanterns, dimmers, control systems, lamps, electrical safety, rigging theory, etc and is packed with good, common sense advice which unravels some of the mysteries of the industry's jargon.This book will provide an excellent introduction for anyone taking their first steps into theatre school pupils and students, amateur theatre enthusiasts, professionals seeking a career or vocation change or theatre professionals who have specialised in other areas.The book is clearly written and illustrated making it an east to understand reference work for the stage lighting novice.
