transforming conflicts and building peace Bagshaw, Dale. Porter, Elisabeth. text xxu S.l.] Routledge 2009 1st ed. monographic eng

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240 p. ; 24 cm. This book examines mediation in connection with peacebuilding in the Asia-Pacific region, providing practical examples which either highlight the weaknesses within certain mediation approaches or demonstrate best-practice. The authors explore the extent to which current ideas and practices of mediation in the Asia-Pacific region are dominated by Western understandings and critically challenge the appropriateness of such thinking. Featuring a range of case studies on Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, this book has three main aims: To challenge dominant Western practices and ways of thinking on mediation that currently are being imposed in the Asia-Pacific region; To develop culturally-fluent and socially just mediation alternatives that build upon local, traditional or religious approaches; To situate mediation within ideas and practices on peacebuilding. Making a unique contribution to peace and conflict studies literature by explicitly linking mediation and peacebuilding practices, this book is a vital text for students and scholars in these fields. Dale Bagshaw, Elisabeth Porter. Asia Conflict management Mediation Mediation, International Pacific Area Peace-building Political science JZ5584.A7 327.172095 MED 2009 0415489679 (hardcover) 9780415489676 (hardcover) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0415489679/chopaconline-20 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0415489679/chopaconline-20 0 140115 20170105102930.0 ASIN0415489679