A standard text on social conflict, which covers key research on social psychology topics of concern to psychologists, political scientists and sociologists. The text is accompanied by a set of test questions. This new edition has been updated and rewritten, with a new co-author, Sung Hee Kim, a social psychologist, who has contributed on cross-cultural conflict. It reflects recent research on conflict escalation, stalemate, settlement and negotiation. The text should be of value on courses in psychology, political science, sociology, communication and business communication.