Constructive Controversy

'This book is a must-read for any scholar and practitioner who is interested in constructive controversy. It provides a breathtaking journey in the history of one of the most powerful mechanisms in social interaction, and a wealth of insights on how to foster informed political decisions, accompany accurate professional choices, and elicit diversified learning.' Fabrizio Butera, University of Lausanne
'Hurray for cooperation! Johnson's argument about the value of cooperation in the context of controversy is theoretically cogent, research based, and practically relevant. This is a major achievement that should be celebrated by academics and practitioners alike. You will thoroughly enjoy reading this book.' Daniel Druckman, George Mason University, Macquarie University and the University of Queensland
'The result of decades of theory, research, and practice in a wide variety of settings, but primarily education and business, this book will be invaluable for those involved in conflict resolution, no matter the circumstances.' Choice
'One could use Constructive Controversy as a jumping-off point to motivate students by engaging in real-life problems and branching out to the fundamentals of why and how the process works and how the desired outcomes are affected by the nature of the process that is used to engage people. Along the way are opportunities for students to discover for themselves aspects of cognition, human development, and the psychology of emotion.' PsychCRITIQUES