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.

• Part A The Quest For An Asian Perspective on Mediation
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• 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
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• Part B Particular Aspects of Mediating in the Asian Context
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• 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