Böcker av Linda Singer

This book is about the growth of settlement alternatives in families, businesses, government, and the legal system. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of various processes from the points of view of participants and others affected by either the outcome or the costs of achieving it.

The author argues contemporary culture is in an "age of epidemic"; AIDS has provoked discussion of the disease but also seen a growth in sites of erotic danger. She traces the effects of epidemic on the intensification and augmentation of regulatory mechanisms for the control of sexuality.

This reference work provides an introduction to the field of conflict resolution. It has been updated to include substantial new material describing transformations in the way courts and public agencies respond to disputes. The book contains discussions on the various approaches.