Mediation Theory and Practice [Paperback]

Suzanne McCorkle (Author), Melanie J. Reese (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205361080 | ISBN-13: 978-0205361083 | Publication Date: May 27, 2004 | Edition: 1

By blending theory with practical application, Mediation Theory and Practice introduces the process of mediation while grounding the student in informative research and theory. Mediation Theory and Practice provides a thorough introduction to the ever expanding world of mediation and balances the knowledge components of mediation with practical skills, while providing instructors and students with tools to increase competency in the skills of mediation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 1 edition (May 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205361080
• ISBN-13: 978-0205361083
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #184,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional text, May 26, 2009

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I was also required to purchase this book for a college course in regards to mediation. However much to my surprise, I'm going to hang onto this book to utilize the incredible and vast amount of information it offers.

One of the strength's of this book are the ways in which it clarifies meaning. Case studies are offered frequently in the book to lay out a scenario in which the topic being learned can be applied, making it very easy to understand a topic that might have been potentially confusing. There are also many quick examples in the text itself that help in understanding topics as well. One excerpt showing this is:
"Similar to emotional contagion theory, communication accomodation theory (CAT) examines how humans subconsciously regulate their own behavior to meet the communication patterns of another. If a disputant has a slow rate of speech, the mediator might regulate his or her own rate of speech or size of gesture to be similar to the disputant-creating a feeling of kinship and comfort..."(McCorkle & Reese, 37)

All in all, a great book for getting a solid foundation of the mediation process. Definitely recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent theoretical and practical introduction to mediation., February 8, 2011

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With clear and concise language and content throughout, McCorkle and Reese have crafted a great introductory text to the theory and practice of mediation. I read the book in preparation for a graduate level symposium on mediation and found the book prepared me with a thorough grounding in both the hows and whys of mediation practice from pre-mediation preparation to the writing of agreements and post-mediation concerns. I would recommend it to anyone studying mediation or conflict management and anyone interested in learning more about how or why mediation is done.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good foundation, October 1, 2009

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This book provides basic information for one type of mediation. It does cover foundational theories and practices of mediation, so I believe it would be useful for any beginning mediator in any field.