Books and Articles
IDEAS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU
CDRC is committed to providing interesting books and articles with insights into the process of ADR, as well as those with information or understandings about legislation, public policy, or trends which affect ADR and ADR practitioners.
The following lists of books and articles are presented for the convenience of CDRC Members. Their inclusion should not be construed as an endorsement by CDRC unless the CDRC is listed as the author or publisher.
ADR Books
Here are some books related to ADR that our members recommend:
Mediation Related Books by CDRC Members:
Elusive Peace: How Modern Diplomatic Strategies
Could Better Resolve World Conflicts
by Douglas E. Noll
Published by Prometheus Books
Noll says, “You cannot solve 21st Century problems with 18th Century methods.” Modern diplomats often enter life-and-death negotiations with out-dated assumptions about human behavior, sovereignty, and power. Critical negotiations often fail because negotiators do not respect the underlying values and emotions of the disputing parties.
Mediation Related Books by Others:
The Crossroads of Conflict
by Kenneth Cloke
Published by Janis Publications
Cloke’s approach embraces the physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual levels, and other facets of conflict. He provides an integrated view regarding conflict’s dynamics, a connective approach to resolution, and a wide range of examples.
Nonviolent Communication
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.
Published by Puddle Dancer Press
Rosenberg advocates language as a tool to put aside our own charge and make a heartful and compassionate connection with others. Many people get stuck on the formality of what he says about languaging. But the meat here is about reconnecting with our natural compassionate nature across words and language. His points are of real use. If nothing else, go into a bookstore and read Arun Gandhi’s Foreword.
Solving Tough Problems
by Adam Kahane
Published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers
This book is about process. By examining tough questions related to his own personal process and some of the difficult problems with which he has worked, Kahane provides insights and interesting perspectives relating to connection and compassion. It is a brave book in many ways.
Mediation related articles
Here are some articles about mediation that we think have something interesting to say:
Conflict Alchemy: A Paradigm for Conflict Solutions
By David B. Pauker
Reflections: Journal of The Society for Organizational Learning
vol. 8, no. 1, Spring 2007.