Searching for Better Agreements ... and Finding Them: Contributions of Dean G. Pruitt

International Negotiation Series, 13; (International Studies Library, 40) Dean Pruitt's contributions to the field of conflict and negotiation are celebrated in this book. Heralding the insights produced over the course of a career, his colleagues rejoice in showing how they influenced their work and, more broadly, the development and sustenance of the field. Indeed, the history of the field has been shaped to a large extent by Dean's scholarship. From early laboratory studies on bargaining to more recent case studies on peace processes, he has demonstrated a keen appreciation for the value of theory-inspired analysis. In these pages, we get glimpses of the person, his most influential ideas, and the paths ahead for scholars that are building on these contributions. Appreciation goes to Dean for nourishing this exciting, dynamic field of study and practice. The appreciation is on display in the chapters written by several of the colleagues and students who have benefited from his work. He has earned a place in the pantheon of legends in our field. About the Editors William A. Donohue (PhD 1976) is currently a distinguished professor of Communication at Michigan State University. Donohue has published extensively in the areas of conflict, communication, negotiation and mediation while also conducting workshops and other intervention activities focusing on communication, leadership development, and conflict management. His co-authored book, Framing Matters: Perspectives on Negotiation Research and Practice in Communication, provides a broad understanding of the role of framing in negotiation research. Dr. Donohue is a recent past president of the International Association for Conflict Management and is on the editorial board of several major journals. Daniel Druckman is a professor of Public and International Affairs at George Mason University, an eminent scholar at Macquarie University and an honorary professor at the University of Queensland. He has published widely on such topics as international negotiation, nationalism, nonverbal communication, peacekeeping and research methodologies. His current research is on the role of justice in negotiations to terminate civil wars. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement award from the International Association for Conflict Management (IACM). He has also received outstanding book awards for Doing Research: Methods of Inquiry for Conflict Analysis (Sage 2005) and Evaluating Peace Operations with Paul F. Diehl (Lynne Reinner, 2010).