Introduction — Communicating Differences: Toward Breaking the Boundaries for Peace and Conflict Research in Communication

Society is undergoing rapid changes due to forces of globalization, mobility of people, technological evolution, and the media’s ubiquitous presence in all facets of life. As a result, the essence of how we communicate in relationships, between and across cultures, in organizations, through education, and in moments of conflict and crisis, is undergoing multi-faceted transformation. This volume brings together an eclectic and significant collection of essays representing influential theories, ideas, methods, and case studies in culture, media, conflict, and peace communication from diverse scholars who provide a thorough understanding of what entails processes of communicating differences in a conflict-torn world.