Автор:David Spencer, Michael Brogan Год: 2006 Издание:Cambridge University Press Страниц: 256 ISBN: 9780521676946, 0521676940 "Mediation Law and Practice" is a comprehensive survey of the place of mediation in the expanding field of alternative dispute resolution. It draws on a rich stock of source materials to explain the philosophy underlying mediation, describe the step-by-step processes involved in its practical application and consider the developing law of mediation. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on what mediation is and how to run it. Touching on the theory and philosophy of mediation, it describes the differences between the emerging models of mediation, discusses the qualities required of a mediator and considers significant issues of gender, culture and power. Finally, this part looks at the importance of ethics and those matters that may be included in a code of ethics for mediators. The second part of the book deals with the developing common and statute law surrounding the practice of mediation. Separate chapters cover mandatory mediation,...