Laurie S. Coltri, J.D., Ph.D., University of Maryland University College
©2010 |Pearson | Out of print
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Now in paperback, this book addresses the rapidly evolving field of Alternative Dispute Resolution in a manner ahead of its time. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach, it explains the cognitive, social, organizational and developmental psychology theories that influence ADR and its approaches. From mediation to arbitration to hybrid processes, it helps students understand the strengths and weaknesses of the many varieties of ADR, and why various approaches succeed or fail. This edition includes streamlined coverage of conflict diagnosis, increased treatment of non-adversarial, facilitative forms of dispute resolution, and the latest legal and ethical trends impacting the field.
New to this Edition
Addresses one of the most rapidly evolving of all legal fields and includes:
· The latest in mediation and arbitration law
· More on the domain of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
· Increased use of non-adversarial, facilitative forms of dispute resolution
· More on the cross disciplinary nature of ADR
New! Streamlined coverage of conflict diagnosis–see Chapter 2.
· Addresses important social science and strategic skills in a condensed manner so there is time to cover additional material in the course.
· Offers additional conflict diagnosis material on the companion website for those courses that need more in-depth coverage.
New! Paperback format–offers a more economic solution.
· Addresses the need for more affordable course materials.
New! Graphical icons appear next to vocabulary terms–and clarify if the word originates from the field of Dispute Resolution or Social Science.
· Helps students understand the various terms and the interdisciplinary nature of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Hallmark Features
Cross-disciplinary approach– explains the theoretical underpinnings of ADR processes.
· Grounds the reader in the cognitive, social, organization and developmental psychology needed to understand ADR and its various approaches.
Discussion of a variety of ADR approaches–from mediation to arbitration to nonbinding evaluation and hybrid processes.
· Explains the differences among the varieties and sub-varieties of ADR and the strengths and weaknesses of these diverse processes.
· Addresses the current legal trends in the field.
Visual appeal–makes use of figures, photos, and cartoons to illustrate chapter material.
· Makes material more entertaining and easier to understand.
Experiential learning exercises–and thought experiments appear at the end of each chapter.
· Helps students comprehend, apply and retain chapter material.
This edition has been substantially restructured to make the textbook even more readable and useful, without sacrificing the first edition’s successful formula for learning. Versatility and efficiency have been dual foci of this second edition.
This second edition addresses one of the most rapidly evolving of all legal fields and includes:
· The latest in mediation and arbitration law
· Important updates in the law including recently published information about mediation-related
caselaw and recent (2009) changes concerning the power of disputants to alter the reviewability of
arbitration awards.
· More on the domain of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
· Increased use of non-adversarial, facilitative forms of dispute resolution
· More on the cross disciplinary nature of ADR
· Updated instructor's supplement with additional and revised test bank questions and role-play
simulations.
New! Streamlined coverage of conflict diagnosis—see Chapter 2.
· Addresses important social science and strategic skills in a condensed manner so there is time to cover additional
material in the course.
· Offers additional conflict diagnosis material on the companion website for those courses that need more in-depth
coverage.
New! Paperback format—offers a more economic solution.
· Addresses the need for more affordable course materials.
New! Graphical icons appear next to vocabulary terms—and clarify if the word originates from the field of Dispute Resolution or Social Science.
· Helps students understand the various terms and the interdisciplinary nature of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Table of Contents
1. Defining Terms
2. Understanding the Foundations of ADR
3. Mediation: An Introduction
4. The Law and Ethics of Mediation
5. Arbitration
6. Nonbinding Evaluation, Mixed (Hybrid) and Multimodal Dispute Resolution Processes
7. Putting it All Together: Selecting Optimal ADR Processes for Clients and Disputes
Companion Website for Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Conflict Diagnosis Approach, 2nd Edition
Coltri
©2010
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