This edition reflects the dynamic growth of dispute resolution, not only in Australia but worldwide. Features include: incorporation of the recent family law developments; new material on recently emerged hybrid forms of dispute resolution, such as collaborative law; and commentary on the vanishing trial phenomenon.

This edition reflects the dynamic growth of dispute resolution, not only in Australia but worldwide. In recent times, dispute resolution has undergone a considered analysis of its role in society at the community, commercial, political and legal levels. Added to this is its increasing relevance to, and its impact on, other disciplines, such as counselling, psychology and the law. Taking account of all these developments, this new edition brings the law up-to-date. Features include: incorporation of the recent family law developments; new material on recently emerged hybrid forms of dispute resolution, such as collaborative law; and commentary on the vanishing trial phenomenon.