Star Wars and Conflict Resolution II

Star Wars like you've never seen it beforeYou know Star Wars is about the epic battle between good and evil...but did you know that Star Wars also teaches us how to negotiate deals handle conflicts and improve relationships?Conflict is everywhere-at home on the job and certainly in our politics and international affairs. Resolving such conflicts is an invaluable skill. Can we do it without a lightsaber?Maybe Yoda or Obi-Wan Kenobi or even Emperor Palpatine have some answers. George Lucas's Star Wars films are a master class in conflict and conflict resolution from galactic disputes-Empire vs. Rebellion Death Star vs. X-wing-to interpersonal conflicts as between Princess Leia and Han Solo R2-D2 and C-3PO or Masters and Padawans. Start to finish the saga is one wild podrace ride between aggressive negotiations and diplomatic solutions.This book brings together experts in negotiation law business psychology mediation management and communication to dissect some of the movies' most fascinating conflicts like: -Was Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader inevitable?-Who's better at managing conflict: Jedi or Sith?-How did Luke Skywalker negotiate his way away from the dark side?-What makes Rey Jyn Erso and Padmé such good negotiators?Fans of Star Wars will appreciate the book's new perspective along with the practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills that can restore peace and justice to a relationship a workplace a community or even a galaxy.