Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction provides a succinct overview of the modern forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Examining the variety of disputes in contemporary society, Carrie Menkel-Meadow argues that a fluid and adaptable resolution framework is necessary in order to fulfil the core principles of ADR: cheaper, faster and better solutions to legal disputes. Key Features: Reviews the latest issues in multi-party, multi-issue international disputes - Outlines adjudication, arbitration, mediation, negotiation and various hybridized processes - Analyses critiques of alternative forms of dispute resolution as well as jurisprudential theories - Explores innovations in online dispute resolution, including the challenges and opportunities which arise from the use of artificial intelligence - Illustrates how innovative processes of facilitation and consensus building can be used for group decision making and deliberative democracy The Advanced Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution is an essential resource for scholars and students of arbitration, business law and consumer law. Legislators and international relations professionals will likewise benefit from its insightful suggestions for modern dispute resolution. ‘Written by a foundational figure in ADR, this book offers a lucid, authoritative account of the field’s evolution. Engaging and analytically rigorous, it will become an essential reference for scholars and an indispensable guide for law students.’ -- Pablo Cortés, University of Leicester, UK ‘The book Advanced Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) by Carrie Menkel-Meadow is an invaluable contribution to the field, offering a comprehensive and well-structured analysis and many important insights. It clearly explains ADR concepts, history, definitions and goals, while thoroughly covering primary processes like negotiation, mediation (including mediator techniques), arbitration and adjudication. It also explores facilitative and evaluative approaches, hybrid methods, and legal and policy issues. Enriched with practical guidance, real-world examples, and perceptive analysis of ethical and legal topics such as privacy, confidentiality, and enforcement, the book effectively illustrates ADR's applications. Its logical structure and wealth of practical experience further enhance its value for readers.’ -- Michael Palmer, University of London, UK ‘Menkel-Meadow’s book provides a wonderful overview of ADR and helps situate the versatile and complex approaches within their wider context. She does this, as always, with intellectual rigor and humane insight. She bridges theory and practice, challenging practitioners and scholars to pursue justice with creativity, empathy, and courage. Her work continues to inspire generations worldwide.’ -- Naomi Creutzfeldt, University of Kent, UK Carrie Menkel-Meadow, Distinguished and Chancellor's Professor of Law and Political Science, University of California Irvine Law School, Irvine, California, USA