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"This is the fourth edition of one of the seminal works in the field of mediation and conflict resolution. The book is practical blend of theory, research, and practice with a useful "how to" approach to resolving disputes at various stages of development and resolution. Its case studies present a range of successful applications of mediation (interpersonal, child custody and divorce, commercial, business, organizational, public policy, environmental, intercultural and international) and strategies forintervention. The book is written for both beginning and experienced practitioners. "--
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface ix
Part One: Understanding Disputes, Confl ict Resolution, and Mediation 1
1 Approaches for Managing and Resolving Disputes and Conflicts 3
2 The Mediation Process: Mediator Roles, Functions, Approaches, and Procedures 19
3 The Practice of Mediation 61
4 Conflict Analysis: Understanding the Causes of Conflicts and Opportunities for Collaboration 106
5 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 169
Part Two: Laying the Groundwork for Effective Mediation 179
6 The Mediation Process: An Overview 181
7 Making Initial Contacts with Disputing Parties 216
8 Collecting and Analyzing Background Information 237
9 Designing a Plan for Mediation 277
Part Three: Conducting Productive Mediation Meetings 299
10 Beginning Mediation 301
11 Presenting Parties' Initial Perspectives and Developing an Agenda 325
12 Educating about Issues, Needs, and Interests and Framing Problems to Be Resolved 363
13 Generating Options and Problem Solving 387
14 Evaluating and Refining Options for Understandings and Agreements 413
15 Reaching Understandings and Agreements and Achieving Closure 435
16 Implementing and Monitoring Understandings and Agreements 477
Part Four: Strategies for Responding to Special Situations 487
17 Strategies for Responding to Special Situations 489
18 Strategies for Multiparty Mediation 555
Part Five: Toward an Excellent Practice of Mediation 571
19 Toward an Excellent Practice of Mediation 573
Resource A: Professional Practice Guidelines 593
Resource B: Mediation Services Agreement 603
Resource C: Checklist for Mediator Opening Remarks/Statement 607
Resource D: Settlement Documentation Form 609
References 611
About the Author 655
Index 657
Über den Autor / die Autorin
CHRISTOPHER W. MOORE, Ph.D., was trained as a mediator by the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (1979) and the American Arbitration Association (1976). He has worked as a mediator, facilitator, and consultant in over 50 countries and has extensive experience developing dispute resolution systems. He is the coauthor of
The Handbook of Global and Multicultural Negotiation and
A Guide to Designing and Implementing Grievance Mechanisms for Development Projects, in addition to numerous journal articles and manuscripts on dispute resolution.
Zusammenfassung
This is the fourth edition of one of the seminal works in the field of mediation and conflict resolution. The book is practical blend of theory, research, and practice with a useful how to approach to resolving disputes at various stages of development and resolution.
