Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jul. 3, 2010
A Rose by AnyOther Name
While mediation has evolved greatly over the years, the goal has remained the same - helping parties settle without resorting to the litigation process.
A. Marco Turk
Emeritus Professor, CSU Dominguez Hills
Email: amarcoturk.commentary@gmail.com
A. Marco Turk is a contributing writer, professor emeritus and former director of the Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding program at CSU Dominguez Hills, and currently adjunct professor of law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law.
It seems from the time I first became aware of the mediation process I have observed again and again that it is considered something pure and special in all respects. Unique, if I may say so. There are numerous books, special training programs (some very high-priced), college and university courses and degree programs, seminars, esoteric theories, human behavior analyses, Zen approaches, and you name it.
Added to this long list are the special approaches beyond the basic problem-s...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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