Mediation in a nutshell / by Kimberlee K. Kovach.
2014
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Title
Mediation in a nutshell / by Kimberlee K. Kovach.
Edition
Third edition.
Imprint
St. Paul. MN : West Academic Publishing, [2014]
Description
1 online resource (xxi, 412 pages).
Series
Nutshell series.
Formatted Contents Note
Mediation distinguished from other dispute resolution processes
The mediation process
Mediation as facilitation of negotiation
Getting to the mediation
The obligation to mediate
Issues surrounding mediator neutrality and impartiality
Confidentiality in mediation
Issues surrounding the mediation agreement
Ethical considerations
Regulation of mediators: development of the profession
Specialized applications of mediation
Derivative, combination and hybrid processes.
The mediation process
Mediation as facilitation of negotiation
Getting to the mediation
The obligation to mediate
Issues surrounding mediator neutrality and impartiality
Confidentiality in mediation
Issues surrounding the mediation agreement
Ethical considerations
Regulation of mediators: development of the profession
Specialized applications of mediation
Derivative, combination and hybrid processes.
Summary
This title provides a comprehensive, yet concise examination of the primary aspects of mediation practice. In doing so, the book considers the legal, philosophical, policy and practical issues surrounding mediation use. Matters include issues such as levels of participation in mediation, enforceability of mediated agreements, regulation of practice including ethical issues, and a survey of the specialized applications of mediation. The extent and limits of confidentiality are examined along with consideration of the Uniform Mediation Act. Each chapter also contains an extensive bibliography and listing of the leading cases in each subject area.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Source of Description
Print version record.
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Alternate Title
West Academic study aids.
Spine Title
Mediation
Language
English
ISBN
9780314291523 (electronic book)
0314291520 (electronic book)
0314291520
9781634591232
1634591232
0314291520 (electronic book)
0314291520
9781634591232
1634591232
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