TY - BOOK ID - 700258 TI - Symbols that Bind, Symbols that Divide : The Semiotics of Peace and Conflict AU - Moeschberger, Scott L. AU - Phillips DeZalia, Rebekah A. PY - 2014 SN - 3319054643 3319054635 PB - Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Semiotics KW - Signs and symbols KW - Social aspects. KW - Consciousness. KW - Applied psychology. KW - Personality and Social Psychology. KW - Cross Cultural Psychology. KW - Applied psychology KW - Psychagogy KW - Psychology, Practical KW - Social psychotechnics KW - Psychology KW - Apperception KW - Mind and body KW - Perception KW - Philosophy KW - Spirit KW - Self KW - Personality. KW - Social psychology. KW - Cross-cultural psychology. KW - Cross-cultural psychology KW - Ethnic groups KW - Ethnic psychology KW - Folk-psychology KW - Indigenous peoples KW - National psychology KW - Psychological anthropology KW - Psychology, Cross-cultural KW - Psychology, Ethnic KW - Psychology, National KW - Psychology, Racial KW - Race psychology KW - National characteristics KW - Mass psychology KW - Psychology, Social KW - Human ecology KW - Social groups KW - Sociology KW - Personal identity KW - Personality psychology KW - Personality theory KW - Personality traits KW - Personology KW - Traits, Personality KW - Individuality KW - Persons KW - Temperament UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:700258 AB - This work explores the function of both divisive and uniting symbols in various conflict settings around the world. It takes a fairly broad perspective on what constitutes a symbol, to include objects such as flags, signs, language, and monuments, all of which convey conflicting meanings in a society affected by conflict. In addition, the authors include commemorations and other dynamic events that serve as a means for groups or individuals to connect with past generations, celebrate a heritage, and possibly express religiosity. In order to provide context for the nuances surrounding the symbols, there are brief historical overviews for each conflict featured in the volume. In each chapter, three issues are emphasized: the particular symbols that are divisive in the specific culture; how these symbols were used to perpetuate conflict; and how these symbols can be used or modified to bring unification. Contributions come from authors from around the world that have conducted empirical studies on intergroup relationships or have provided significant academic contributions in the area of symbols and collective memories represented in theoretical publications. Taken together, the contents of the volume provide a rich tapestry of intellectual analyses to the diverse selection of conflict settings from around the globe. In addition to the nine case studies, there is an introductory chapter, which grounds the discussion in current peace psychology literature as well as provides future directions. This volume is a valuable resource to many, as the focus on symbols can span many disciplines such as political science, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and art. Furthermore, it is of significant interest to all scholars and peace activists studying these various countries and their conflicts. ER -