Mediation: Empowerment in Conflict Management, Third Edition

Mediation is a strong force for change that continues to grow as an alternative process for conflict management. The Third Edition of Mediation: Empowerment in Conflict Management is practical and concise, making it appropriate for college classes and training programs. The book has a clear set of theoretical principles, ideal for anyone interested in learning mediation skills.

Mediation is explored as a dispute resolution option that allows conflict to be an opportunity. Special emphasis is given to the use of effective communication in mediation. New to the third edition are circular causation and modeling behaviors, dialogic communication, managing difficult behavior, mediating large groups, online dispute resolution, and pre-mediation. The book is perfect for those wanting to become certified mediators, but it is valuable for all readers—providing life skills to improve approaches to conflict in professional and personal relationships.

Titles of related interest available from Waveland Press: Cupach et al., Competence in Interpersonal Conflict, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577666493) and Littlejohn-Domenici, Communication, Conflict, and the Management of Difference, (ISBN 9781577665038).