Subscribe to Read | $0.00
Join today and start reading your favorite books for Free!
Quick and Easy Sign Up!
It takes less then 1 minute to sign up, then you can enjoy Unlimited eBooks.
Join today and start reading your favorite books for Free!
Quick and Easy Sign Up!
It takes less then 1 minute to sign up, then you can enjoy Unlimited eBooks.
Read Anywhere and on Any Device!
Rate this book!
Write a review?
This book shouldn't be read in a vacuum, I had some issues with the way that Ury over-simplified the world of conflict de-escalation and resolution. Luckily, I read this with a group of people who are dedicated to being peacemakers and we used this book as a springboard for a lot of incredible conversations about conflict internationally and within our own lives. It's a great introduction to the different roles a peacemaker can take in their lives, but is best read in conversation with other peo...
If you find yourself often in conflict, or surrounded by people often in conflict, or even think war and violence is "inevitable," read this book.
If you really want to understand how to address conflict this is an excellent start and one that has broad implications for everything from personal relationships to international relations. The entire focus is on what Ury calls the "third side," essentially the social context in which every conflict arises and embodied in those who often have no direct link to the difficulty in question but can provide services to mitigate the problem. These "third-siders" can fill the roles of everything from
If you really want to understand how to address conflict this is an excellent start and one that has broad implications for everything from personal relationships to international relations. The entire focus is on what Ury calls the "third side," essentially the social context in which every conflict arises and embodied in those who often have no direct link to the difficulty in question but can provide services to mitigate the problem. These "third-siders" can fill the roles of everything from
A fantastic reference for anyone who is interested in learning the multi-dimensional nuances that entails the art of negotiation. Gem of a book indeed; the author comes out greatly with his deep insights into this age-old and yet relatively invisible skill!
I appreciate the message of this book and yes, I also hold the optimistic view that in Information Age, humans have more incentive for co-existence and non-violence. However, I could not appreciate the way the material was presented in this book: repetitious, and didactic rather than inspirational, not as I hoped it would be.
I strongly recommend this book to everyone, as there is ideas and advices worth spreading among humanity.
An excellent introductory book for those interested in conflict resolution/mediation as a career option or for those whose career requires negotiation or mediation.
The book reads less as a guide and more as a collection of stories, with a few of the stories recurring throughout the entire book. Unfortunately, I found the stories a little bit dry, and his evidence to be based too strongly on a few tales (though if you consider his experience besides his explicit stories told, that would lend more proof behind what he has to say). Still, I find this book to be a little less like a guide than I expected, and a little longer than needed. It feels like it could...
Very basic. Would be useful for people not looking for a deep analysis.
Very basic. Would be useful for people not looking for a deep analysis.
The Third Side was both fascinating and directive. I was surprised to find an anthropological look at violence throughout history. While he himself recognizes little evidence of violence before 10,000 years ago doesn't mean there wasn't violence, the important point is that people are just as capable of working through conflict peacefully as they are through violence, if not more so. It's a hopeful book, and a critical call for each of us to take the third side in conflict before it's too late (...
This was a great look into conflict resolution for me. Spanning from personal relationships to international relations there is a lot to learn about facilitating peace by being on the third side. I am, how do you say, passionate at times and this along with my other peace studies has showed me better ways for conflict resolution. I loved all the examples he gave as they showed how the third-sider's roles were used in many different situations and often in conjunction with another role. "The peac...
An interesting treatice on the premise that it takes two sides to fight, but a third to stop. Based on the various roles we find ourselves in every day (manager, teacher, parent, citizen, etc.) we can participate as a third party (the third side) to facilitate the prevention and stopping conflict. William Ury (author of "Getting to Yes") describes how that happens and how we can help make that happen. A good book for those involved in community or organizational development.
Leadership Category
Why we fight - and - how we can stop (incl. 10 practical roles we can play at home, at work, and in the world).
This is one of the most thoughtful and complete books connecting conflict and negotiation. Rather than a typical PhD approach of a smart kid with a magnifying glass trying to make sense of a world they are not a part of, Ury offers practical how to perspective on dealing with conflict. A great read and a must read for all
This is one of the most thoughtful and complete books connecting conflict and negotiation. Rather than a typical PhD approach of a smart kid with a magnifying glass trying to make sense of a world they are not a part of, Ury offers practical how to perspective on dealing with conflict. A great read and a must read for all
This is one of the most thoughtful and complete books connecting conflict and negotiation. Rather than a typical PhD approach of a smart kid with a magnifying glass trying to make sense of a world they are not a part of, Ury offers practical how to perspective on dealing with conflict. A great read and a must read for all
Read for Steve Bourscaren's PEAC102 class. Lots of bookmarks in this book! Very clearly written and easy to follow.
