return
An Asian Perspective on Mediation

This book draws on applicable concepts in literature, and from wisdom and experience that mediators in Asia have accumulated over the years. It presents an Asian perspective on mediation that includes a culturally appropriate framework, with strategies and recommendations for managing and settling disputes in the Asian context.

Contents

Part A The Quest For An Asian Perspective on Mediation

Chapter 1 The Quest for an "Asian" Perspective on Mediation

By Joel Lee and Teh Hwee Hwee

Chapter 2 Appropriateness of the Interests-based Model for the Asian Context

By Joel Lee and Teh Hwee Hwee

Chapter 3 Asian Culture - A Definitional Challenge

By Joel Lee and Teh Hwee Hwee

Chapter 4 One Asian Perspective on Mediation

By Joel Lee and Teh Hwee Hwee

 

Part B Particular Aspects of Mediating in the Asian Context

Chapter 5 Decision-making and Commitments - Impact of Power Distance in Mediation

By Ian Macduff

Chapter 6 Trust and Mediation in Asia

By Melanie Billings-Yun

Chapter 7 The Four Faces of Face - Implications for Mediation

By John S K Ng

Chapter 8 More than Collectivism - A Guanxi-oriented Approach to Mediation

By Law Siew Fang

Chapter 9 Contradiction and Conflict - High-and Low-context Communication in Mediation

By Ian Macduff

Author(s)/Editor(s)/Contributor(s):

Joel Lee, Teh Hwee Hwee (General Editors)

Joel Lee
Teh Hwee Hwee
Ian Macduff
Melanie Billings-Yun
John SK Ng
Lau Siew Fang

Delivery

Specification

Publication Type:

Books

CS Redeemable:

Yes

Date of Publication:

May 2009

ISBN Code:

978-981-08-2997-1

Depth:

2.00000

Width:

15.00000

Height:

24.00000

Shipping to SG:

FREE

Price(SGD):

53.50

Weight:

0.46800

 

 

Review

"Book Review by Mr Michael Leathes, Director, International Mediation Institute, The Hague, 2010"

MORE
"Published in Inter Se July-December 200"

MORE
"Published in Peace and Conflict Review "

MORE