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<b><i>Star Wars</i> like you've never seen it before</b> <p>You know <i>Star Wars</i> is about the epic battle between good and evil...but did you know that <i>Star Wars</i> also teaches us how to negotiate deals, handle conflicts, and improve relationships? <p>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? <p>Maybe Yoda or Obi-Wan Kenobi or even Emperor Palpatine have some answers. George Lucas's <i>Star Wars</i> 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. <p>This book brings together experts in negotiation, law, business, psychology, mediation, management, and communication to dissect some of the movies' most fascinating conflicts, like: <ul><li>Was Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader inevitable?</li><li>Who's better at managing conflict: Jedi or Sith?</li><li>How did Luke Skywalker negotiate his way away from the dark side?</li><li>What makes Rey, Jyn Erso, and Padmé such good negotiators?</li></ul>Fans of <i>Star Wars</i> 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.