This volume is based on a series of lectures titled "The Language of Conflict and Resolve" held weekly at the Smithsonian’s campus in Washington, D.C. The lectures’ intend was to gather the leading communication scholars whose work involved conflict theory and practice, and bring their research into the public light. The topics covered include:Communication and Conflict: A Review and an Agenda for ResearchThe Language of Opposition: Challenges in Organizational Dispute ResolutionResolving Relational Paradox: The Language of Conflict in RelationshipsConflict in Our Intimate RelationshipsConflict Negotiation under Crisis ConditionsEmotional Communication in Conflict: Essence and ImpactLanguage and Civility: The Semantics of Anger