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Rethinking Disputes: The Meditation Alternative
Rethinking Disputes The Meditation Alternative Author:Macfarlene, Julie Macfarlane The contributors are all experienced mediation practitioners who represent the leadership in the expanding field of mediation in the UK, Canada and Australia. This book is designed as an introduction to mediation and the use of mediation processes in the rapidly expanding field of alternative dispute resolution. Chapters review the current ... more »use and practice of mediation in relation to a wide range of fields, including family law, crime, compensation for personal injuries, business and patient care disputes, building and construction law, the environment, and labour relations. Examined are the principles of mediation and interest based dispute resolution and the issues these raise for the future of conflict resolution services, including ethical issues, mediation training and the present and future development of mediation services within organisations, communities and the court system.« less