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Book SynopsisThe countries of China, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand are brought together for the first time in an integrated and systematic work outlining each country''s cultural themes, cultural practices, and preferred conflict resolution mechanisms. The new ADR processes and centuries-old mediation and conciliation systems used in these countries are compared with the evolving mediation and ADR systems, including facilitation in North America and the West. This comprehensive study analyzes the cultural themes commonly found in these countries'' religious conflicts; and presents over 30 different stories, case studies, and conflict resolution scenarios from the region. Culture, Conflict, and Mediation in the Asian Pacific looks beyond traditional regional boundaries to group Hawai''i with the nine Asian countries as an example of mediation systems and cultural influence on the most Asian of the U.S. states (over 2/3 of the population of Hawai''i i
Trade ReviewHow can people, businesses and governments effectively resolve intense private and public controversies in increasingly multicultural societies? [This] splendid path breaking book shines bright light on this topic. Bridging the theoretical and practical with "action research," and with seven Asian countries and Hawai`i as focal points, Barnes both unravels the emerging dangers of cultural conflicts and offers fresh insights into diverse Asian dispute resolution concepts and practices. A must read for everyone interested in multicultural dispute resolution. -- Eric K. Yamamoto, Professor of Law and author of Interracial Justice: Conflict and Reconciliation in Post-Civil Rights America winner of the Gusta
Chapters focus upon the practices of each nation in turn, and over thirty case studies robustly illuminate the points and suggestions that can be learned for global application. An advanced reference and resource especially recommended for study and reference by aspiring and professional mediators, whether in law, social work, or other fields. * Midwest Book Review *
Barnes' tour of the Asian Pacific and its disputing and mediation styles is eye-opening. * Asian Criminology *
Many Americans seem to think mediation, the act of assisting others to negotiate peaceful and tractable solutions to their problems, is [newly] invented. Actually, it is an ancient and honored craft that spans 40,000 years of human history and the world's 4000 known culture and language groups. Bruce Barnes gives us a whirlwind tour of the intricate…forms mediation takes in the Asia and Pacific regions…More importantly, he…explains why culture and negotiation are inescapably braided together. -- Peter S. Adler, Ph.D., President, The Keystone Center
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 1. Asian / Pacific Cultures: A Node in the Conflict World Chapter 4 2. Culture: Definitions and Dimensions Chapter 5 3. Themes in Asian Dispute Resolution Chapter 6 4. Face and Face-Work in Asian Conflict Resolution Practices Chapter 7 5. China (People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Singapore) Chapter 8 6. Japan Chapter 9 7. Korea Chapter 10 8. Philippines Chapter 11 9. Malaysia Chapter 12 10. Indonesia Chapter 13 11. Thailand Chapter 14 12. Hawai'i Chapter 15 13. Asian Cultures and Conflict Resolution Practitioners: Some Approaches to Make Your Participation More Effective Chapter 16 Appendix A. Training: Available Modules Chapter 17 Glossary Chapter 18 Bibliography Chapter 19 Name and Subject Index Chapter 20 About the Author
