Avruch (conflict analysis and resolution, George Mason U.) begins with conceptions of culture as they've developed over the past couple decades in connection with conflict resolution. He includes discussion of relativism, human rights, identity, and errors in culturally sensitive conflict resolution practice and looks at social conflict and the dilemmas of power, violence, and culture clash. In his conclusion, he reiterates his belief that the "...questions of context are central to our understanding of culture and identity. Questions of pretext...are central to understanding our practice--how we engage ethically in the work of conflict resolution or peacebuilding in the first place." Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)