"Conflicted is not merely fascinating; it's also important. It's the right book at the right time, and Ian Leslie is clearly the right author for the job. If you encounter ideas that make you squirm-and you probably will-remember, that's part of the point." - David Epstein, bestselling author of Range
"Conflicted is a fascinating deep dive into disagreement: how it goes wrong and how it can go right. Its powerful insights are wrapped in gripping stories. Read this book. It could not be more timely." - Harlan Coben
"A thoughtful, thought-provoking guide to getting along, even when doing so might seem impossible." - Publishers Weekly
"For anyone interested in having meaningful, collaborative conversations with successful outcomes. The contents are a wealth of guidance for even seasoned professionals in the field of conflict management... Recommend for anyone." - Library Journal
Ian Leslie is one of our most brilliant science writers, and Conflicted is his best yet. It's full of wisdom and surprise and is exactly what we need in a world where disagreement itself feels like it's coming under threat. - Will Storr, author of Selfie and The Science of Storytelling
Ian Leslie is the author of two acclaimed books on human behaviour: Born Liars: Why We Can't Live Without Deceit and Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It ("Rich with insight and answers", San Francisco Book Review). He is a regular contributor to the New Statesman, the Economist/1843, the Guardian, and the Financial Times.