Abstract
This article describes cultural anthropological approaches to conflict. It considers conflict in historical and contemporary perspective. Special attention is paid to the roles played by systems of meaning, expressed through language, symbolism, social organization, and culture, and contribute to the development and amelioration of conflicts.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict: Volume 1-4, Third Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 28-35 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128201954 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Keywords
- Culture
- Human rights
- Language
- Meaning systems
- Reciprocity
- Symbolism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences