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Mediated Citizenship
by Bettina Von Lieres Laurence PiperDrawing on case studies from the global South, this book explores the politics of mediated citizenship in which citizens are represented to the state through third party intermediaries. The studies show that mediation is both widely practiced and multi-directional and that it has an important role to play in deepening democracy in the global South.
Mediated Perspectives: Media Ownership, Literacy, and Effects
by Bick TreutThis anthology focuses on the history of the media from a media ecology perspective. It encourages students to think about the media system, not merely as a source of entertainment, but as a business designed to target viewers and sell products.
Mediating Innovation Policy Delivery: The Regional Innovation Centres of Ontario
by Charles ContehReport cards and academic scholarship have been critical of innovation policy in Canada. But what if these reports have done a profound injustice to the story of knowledge-driven economic reinvention and the actual transformation taking place in the country? Spotlighting what is happening in cities and regions across Ontario, Mediating Innovation Policy Delivery argues that it is far more nuanced and exciting than what has been captured in scorecards and report cards. The book explores the intermediary institutions, the organizational brokers at the frontline of Canada’s innovation race, that are shepherding the process of economic reinvention in regions large and small. The book draws on case studies to explore three central themes. The first is about innovation, innovation policy, and their delivery systems. The second is that of regions as the frontlines of technological and socioeconomic change in the Canadian federation. The third covers the role of intermediary institutions as innovation platforms, highlighting their triumphs and tribulations as they strategically navigate through the shifting currents of change. The book’s main lessons apply not just to Ontario and Canada but also to other industrialized democracies worldwide. Ultimately, the book advances our knowledge of organizational instruments of innovation policy delivery that operate at the strategic interface between the state, market, and society.
Mediating Role of Social Media on Youth’s Psychological Well-Being: A Machine-Generated Literature Overview
by Ashwini KothambikarThis book is the result of a collaboration between a human editor and an artificial intelligence algorithm to create a machine-generated literature overview of research articles analyzing the mediating role of social media on the psychological wellbeing of youth. It’s a new publication format in which state-of-the-art computer algorithms are applied to select the most relevant articles published in Springer Nature journals and create machine-generated literature reviews by arranging the selected articles in a topical order and creating short summaries of these articles. In this volume, a human counsellor psychologist used the algorithm to explore articles that present results of research about the impacts of social media on the psychological wellbeing of youth. The Internet has always been popular among youth, but during the pandemic it has attracted even more attention since many aspects of life further migrated to the digital world, thus adding substantially to Internet’s ever-increasing popularity. Today, youth spend a majority portion of their time on the Internet and an increasing amount on social media. In such digitally dependent times, this book attempts to provide insights on the positive and negative impact of the Internet and social media on youth mental health, and also provides specific observations on personality traits.
Mediating Sovereign Debt Disputes (European Yearbook of International Economic Law #35)
by Calliope Makedon SudboroughThis book provides a fresh perspective on resolving sovereign debt disputes within the investor-state mediation framework. In response to the limitations of traditional approaches to adjudicating public debt issues and the resulting gaps in international law concerning sovereign defaults, creditors have increasingly turned to investor-state treaty arbitrations to recover unpaid debts. However, this shift has raised numerous criticisms and concerns.Accordingly, this book explores the uncharted territory of utilizing mediation as a means to settle sovereign debt claims. It sheds light on the distinctive characteristics of mediation as a process, setting it apart from judicial litigation and private arbitration, and emphasizing the unique outcomes it can generate. The central argument of this book is that mediation should be seriously considered as a viable option for resolving sovereign debt disputes. Not only does it offer a more cost-effective and expeditious approach, but it also has the potential to facilitate economic recovery and sustain continued investment.
Mediating Sustainability in the Consumer Society (Routledge Studies in Sustainability)
by Dagny Stuedahl Astrid Skjerven Lisbeth Løvbak Berg Liv Merete NielsenThis book sheds light on the role and impact of sustainability mediation, an effective tool for political authorities and business enterprises to persuade consumers of the integrity of their actions, products, and services.In this era of ecological and societal crises fuelled by increasing consumption, sustainability has become a key buzzword and target to attain. Governments around the world argue that they will meet their sustainability goals through environmental actions, by enabling consumers to make better choices and expecting brands to respond accordingly. At the same time, consumers are overwhelmed by the messaging conveyed in sustainability marketing campaigns, often featuring misleading greenwashing, with political authorities, organisations, and business enterprises all having conflicting interests. In this complex scenario, mediation has become a crucial issue. This book offers a critical and multidisciplinary view of sustainability mediation from experts in the fields of philosophy, consumption research, media studies, fashion, design, and citizenship, offering a unique, holistic view. Each chapter highlights different and problematic aspects of the cultural narratives being communicated, for example, the necessity of growth and the notion of a green economy. They present current theories, methods, indicators, and strategies used to assess and measure the relation between mediation, behaviour, and sustainable development.This book is of interest to scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students in all subject fields concerned with sustainability, including design, visual communication, fashion, consumption, media and journalism, and sustainable development.
Mediating the Global: Expatria's Forms and Consequences in Kathmandu
by Heather HindmanTransnational business people, international aid workers, and diplomats are all actors on the international stage working for organizations and groups often scrutinized by the public eye. But the very lives of these global middlemen and women are relatively unstudied. "Mediating the Global" takes up the challenge, uncovering the day-to-day experiences of elite foreign workers and their families living in Nepal, and the policies and practices that determine their daily lives. In this book, Heather Hindman calls for a consideration of the complex role that global middlemen and women play, not merely in implementing policies, but as objects of policy. Examining the lives of expatriate professionals working in Kathmandu, Nepal and the families that accompany them, Hindman unveils intimate stories of the everyday life of global mediators. "Mediating the Global" focuses on expatriate employees and families who are affiliated with international development bodies, multinational corporations, and the foreign service of various countries. The author investigates the life of expatriates while they visit recreational clubs and international schools and also examines how the practices of international human resources management, cross-cultural communication, and promotion of flexible careers are transforming the world of elite overseas workers.
Mediation Law: Journey through Institutionalism to Juridification
by Penny BrookerIn England mediation became a key part of the civil justice reform agenda after the Woolf Reforms of 1996, as disputants were deflected from litigation towards settlement outside the court system. The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) give courts the power to ‘encourage’ mediation through judicial case management or use stronger measures by using costs to penalise parties who act unreasonably by refusing to use ADR or mediation. One of the effects of this institutionalisation is an emerging case law that defines how mediation is practiced as it is merges with the litigation process. When mediation first began to be used in England the parties either agreed to mediate by a contract before a dispute happened or decided to attempt the process as a way of resolving disagreements. Inevitably, some disputants either refused to abide by their contractual obligations or would not follow through with the settlement agreements reached through the process. This brought the authority of the law into a new area and the juridification process began. This book explores how mediation law shapes the practice of mediation in the English jurisdiction. It provides a comprehensive examination of the legal framework for mediation, and explores the jurisprudence in order to analyse the extent that institutionalisation by the state and courts has led to the monopolisation by lawyers and a further ‘juridification’ process results. The book includes a comparative legal methodology on the framework underpinning mediation practise in other common law jurisdictions, including the United States, Australia, and Hong Kong, in order to explicate shared or distinctive approaches to mediation. The book will be of great interest to academics and students of legal theory and dispute resolution.
Mediation and Hierarchy of Knowledge on Communication: The Case of Professional Training (ISTE Consignment)
by Aude SeurratThis book explores the various forms of knowledge selection and mediation concerning communication in organizations, particularly focusing on professional communication training courses. The work is based on a corpus study of training catalogues, an interview survey of trainers, as well as ethnographic observations of professional communication training courses. Mediation and Hierarchy of Knowledge on Communication analyzes how the pursuit of certainty contributes to favoring certain types of 'learned' knowledge over others. This analysis reveals that the theoretical frameworks employed in vocational training for communicators predominantly rely on experimental reasoning and explanatory models, drawing upon insights from psychosocial experiments, neuroscience and management science. This quest for certainty has positioned the life sciences as the benchmark for scientific validity, resulting in a form of biologization of communication that this book aims to deconstruct.
Mediation and Transdisciplinarity: Navigating Conflicts in Times of Crisis (Transdisciplinary Management of Ecological and Social Crises)
by Hubert LandierThe world is in crisis at every level: the planet, humanity, and all kinds of human communities, including working communities. The result is likely to be violence and chaos. And yet, man lives and can only live with others. Relationships in all their forms therefore need to be developed with a view to building a common future. However, when this in-between has been broken, when it is no longer possible to get along, when violence threatens or develops in a sometimes dramatic way, it may be necessary for both sides to call on an external third party. This book is based on decades of professional experience in the practice of corporate mediation. It examines the crucial role of mediators in resolving conflicts and fostering understanding in various contexts. By exploring real-life case studies and theoretical frameworks, the book offers valuable insights into how mediation can be a powerful tool for creating a harmonious and sustainable future.
Mediation der Zukunft für Paare und Familien (essentials)
by Thomas SpörerDer status quo der Mediation in Deutschland charakterisiert einen Zustand, der dieser Konfliktbearbeitungsform, gemessen am Bedarf, immer noch eine marginale Rolle zuschreibt. Die Gegenüberstellung einer juristischen Bearbeitung und ihrem non-juristischen Gegenpart unterstreicht zwar die Differenzen in der Vorgehensweise, blendet aber eine vorherrschende Gemeinsamkeit der beiden Systeme aus, die erst deutlich wird, wenn die Sicht darauf aus dem Blickwinkel der Betroffenen fällt. Dieser Beitrag betrachtet speziell Mediation aus der Bedürfnislage der Klientel heraus und fragt danach, wie sich diese Methode verändern muss, wenn sie den Bedürfnissen ihre Betroffenen gerecht werden möchte.
Mediation durch Einzelcoaching für Paare und Familien (essentials)
by Thomas SpörerEin Lehrsatz der Familienmediation betont die Fähigkeit des Individuums zu einer Lösungsfindung bezügl. der eigenen Angelegenheiten. Diese setzen sich zusammen aus eigenen Erfahrungen, Einschätzungen, Hoffnungen, Befürchtungen wie auch zukünftigen Aussichten. Subjektive Bedürfnisse sind somit in Einzelgesprächen bestmöglich recherchierbar und bearbeitbar. Von daher braucht Mediation außer dem Dreiergespräch speziell auch Elemente des Einzelcoachings zur Erarbeitung von einigungsrelevanten Gesprächsanteilen. Dieser Band unterstreicht die Bedeutung von Coachingelementen in der Mediation und beleuchtet außerdem die Zukunftsgestaltung als integralen Bestandteil der Mediationsarbeit über das rechtswirksame Scheidungsurteil hinaus.
Mediation for Managers
by Katherine Graham John CrawleyMediating managers can often deal with different demands, personalities, and behaviors. Discover how to set a positive example on a professional and personal level with Mediation for Managers. Readers will learn to eliminate the stress, illness, and staff losses than can result from conflict, and extract positive results from managed conflicts.
Mediation for Managers: Resolving Conflict and Rebuilding Relationships at Work
by Katherine Graham John CrawleyIn recent years mediation has become an increasingly popular approach and powerful technique and has been used successfully in such areas as commercial disputes and customer complaints-handling. Here, for the first time, is an accessible and practical book on mediation at work and in the workplace itself. Packed with real-life examples and cases, it focuses on mediation's positive way of looking at conflict, how it injects a new dimension into people's "conflict zone", and outlines the qualities needed to be a mediating manager. Mediating managers become beacons of positive energy perceived as people capable of holding things together when others are "losing it". They are able to do this because they are enablers, not judge and jury, catalysts not fixers, encouragers not enforcers. Mapping out the overall steps of the mediation process, what mediating managers' core tasks are at each stage, the opportunities offered to those involved, and illustrating different key moments of effectively resolved workplace disputes, the book demonstrates how transferable mediation skills are and how they can be used in a wide range of workplace settings.
Mediation for Managers: Resolving Conflict and Rebuilding Relationships at Work
by Katherine Graham John CrawleyIn recent years mediation has become an increasingly popular approach and powerful technique and has been used successfully in such areas as commercial disputes and customer complaints-handling. Here, for the first time, is an accessible and practical book on mediation at work and in the workplace itself. Packed with real-life examples and cases, it focuses on mediation's positive way of looking at conflict, how it injects a new dimension into people's "conflict zone", and outlines the qualities needed to be a mediating manager. Mediating managers become beacons of positive energy perceived as people capable of holding things together when others are "losing it". They are able to do this because they are enablers, not judge and jury, catalysts not fixers, encouragers not enforcers. Mapping out the overall steps of the mediation process, what mediating managers' core tasks are at each stage, the opportunities offered to those involved, and illustrating different key moments of effectively resolved workplace disputes, the book demonstrates how transferable mediation skills are and how they can be used in a wide range of workplace settings.
Mediation für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Al Weckert Monika ObothGibt es in Ihrem Leben Konflikte - beruflich oder privat -, die Sie gern lösen würden, ohne gleich einen Anwalt zu konsultieren oder gar einen Prozess anzustrengen? Dann ist dieses Buch genau das richtige für Sie. Monika Oboth und Al Weckert informieren anhand von vielen Fallbeispielen über die Einsatzmöglichkeiten, Inhalte und Methoden von Mediation als Mittel zur außergerichtlichen Konfliktklärung. Ob bei Trennung, Scheidung oder Erbstreitigkeiten, bei Konflikten in der Schule oder im Beruf oder bei Streitigkeiten zwischen Vertragspartnern - dieses unbürokratische Verfahren ermöglicht es Konfliktparteien, selbst ihre Lösung zu finden. Die Autoren beschreiben die fünf Phasen der Mediation, die Gesprächstechniken und Frageformen, den Umgang mit Gefühlen sowie Eskalationen und zeigen, wie durch Gewaltfreie Kommunikation Verständigung erreicht werden kann. So erfahren Sie, was Sie bei einer Mediation erwartet. Für all jene, die sich als Mediator zusätzlich qualifizieren wollen - Lehrer, Sozialpädagogen, Therapeuten, Personalentwickler oder Juristen - beschreiben die Autoren das Profil und das Handwerkszeug von Mediatoren.
Mediation mit Stellvertretung und Gewaltfreie Kommunikation: Von den Möglichkeiten des Miteinander (essentials)
by Christa Kolodej Susanne ErtlDas Konzept der Mediation mit Stellvertretung wird mittels theoretischer Inputs, praktischer Übungen und Fallbeispielen vorgestellt. Oft wünschen sich Konfliktbeteiligte eine direkte gemeinsame Konfliktregelung, das ist aber nicht immer möglich. Die stellvertretende Rollenübernahme der abwesenden Partei durch eine/einen Mediator*in mittels der repräsentierenden Wahrnehmung eröffnet hier neue Möglichkeiten, die weit über das Feld der Mediation hinausgehen.
Mediation. Design und Setting: Ablauf und Gestaltungsvarianten des Mediationsverfahrens
by Stephan ProkschWas geschieht vor Beginn der Mediation? Wie werden die Parteien zu einander positioniert? Wie gestalte ich einen Klärungsprozess in einer Gruppe? Viel wurde bereits über Gesprächsführung und Technik der Mediation geschrieben. Dieses Buch richtet den Fokus auf einen anderen wesentlichen Aspekt des Prozesses: Den Ablauf vom Erstkontakt bis zur Nachbesprechung sowie das Setting, also die räumliche und zeitliche Gestaltung des Mediationsprozesses in seinen vielfältigen Varianten. Stephan Proksch stellt den Ablauf sowie unterschiedliche Settings anhand von Beispielen aus der Praxis anschaulich dar und widmet sich unter anderem auch der Online-Mediation. Ein hervorragendes Buch für Anwender und fortgeschrittene Studierende der Mediation.
Mediation: A Concept for Information and Communication Sciences
by Jacqueline DeschampsMediation is a very old practice that has been reborn to meet the needs of the contemporary world. It is thus increasingly present in today's societies. This book presents the theoretical foundations of mediation, as well as the way in which teachers and researchers in Information and Communication Sciences (ICS) have taken up this concept. Whether it is communicational, informational, cultural, organizational or societal, mediation belongs to a field of research, instituted by ICS, which sees in it a process of overcoming conflict, restoring communication and deconstructing social connections. Mediation: A Concept for Information and Communication Sciences inaugurates this set through its contribution to a state of the art of the theory and concepts used by the ICS community. It is addressed to teachers, researchers and students, as well as information professionals wishing to think about their daily practice.
Mediation: Grundlagen, Methoden, rechtlicher Rahmen
by Christine Susanne Rabe Martin WodeDas Buch vermittelt praxisbezogen die grundlegenden Prinzipien, Methoden und den Ablauf der erfolgreichen Mediation. Im Mittelpunkt stehen bewährte Kommunikations- und Gesprächstechniken, Beginn und Durchführung der Mediation, der Mediationsvertrag und die Abschlussvereinbarung sowie ein historischer Abriss. Übersichten veranschaulichen die Struktur des Gesprächs im Mediationsverfahren; zahlreiche Praxisbeispiele, Checklisten und Formulierungshilfen erleichtern die Umsetzung. Die klare und übersichtliche Darstellung ermöglicht das schnelle und gezielte Nachschlagen zentraler theoretischer und praktischer Aspekte der Mediation. Ein auf die Phasen der Mediation bezogenes Sachverzeichnis ermöglicht das Nachschlagen von Techniken und Checklisten, die zum jeweiligen Verfahrenszeitpunkt hilfreich sind. Das Buch richtet sich an Mediatoren in der Ausbildung ebenso wie an erfahrene Praktiker. Die 2. Auflage enthält die relevanten Ergänzungen des Mediationsgesetzes durch die ZMediatAusbV und Hinweise zur (Selbst-) Zertifizierung. Ein zusätzliches Kapitel widmet sich u.a. der Konfliktklärung in interkulturellen Kontexten und der Mediation bei Beteiligungsprozessen bei Veränderungen im Unternehmen. Auch die Herausforderungen des „internen Mediators“ sowie der Mediation in geschlossenen Systemen wie etwa auf (Kreuzfahrt-) Schiffen oder Justizvollzugsanstalten werden berücksichtigt. Das Buch endet mit einem Ausblick auf Mediation im Kontext der Digitalisierung
Mediation: Mediation Als Instrument Für Konflikt- Und Kooperationsmanagement Am Arbeitsplatz (essentials)
by Stephan ProkschMediation ist eine bewährte Methode zur Konfliktlösung, die Sie selbst anwenden können. Dieses essential stellt anschaulich den Weg vom Problem zur Lösung anhand von konkreten Beispielen aus der Praxis dar. Die Grundprinzipien dieses Verfahrens sowie der Ablauf nach dem Phasenmodell und die Gesprächstechniken werden nachvollziehbar erläutert. Ebenso werden andere Verfahren zur Konfliktbearbeitung neben der Mediation sowie deren Vor- und Nachteile beschrieben. Darüber hinaus werden weiterführende Fragen nach Mediationsausbildung und der Suche nach geeigneten Mediatoren beantwortet, aber auch die Grenzen des Verfahrens beleuchtet.
Mediation: Negotiation by Other Moves
by Alain Lempereur Aurelien Colson Michele Pekar Jacques Salzer Eugene B. KoganWhen negotiation fails, mediation avails other moves for an amicable resolution. Whether you are a current or future mediator or a party to a conflict, this is your essential companion to the theory, concepts, and best practices of mediation. In a world ridden by social divisions, responsible resolution of conflicts is more timely than ever. What happens when parties are unable to negotiate an agreement together? The next move is to invite a third party to reset the negotiations, facilitate the exchanges, rebuild a working relationship and empower the parties to explore the past, surface their present needs, invent, evaluate and choose the best solutions for the future. Mediation: Negotiation by Other Moves brings decades of critical analysis and experience that the authors tested worldwide in international organizations, governments, NGOs, universities and corporations. You will understand mediation better, and its significance in your personal and professional life. You will be able to develop a flexible mindset and a broad outlook to achieve sustainable outcomes. This book will cover: Models and principles from various domains of mediation: family, business & labor, public affairs, international relations A mediation framework to prepare for mediation and to run its process smoothly A step-by-step approach to a mediation session, from the opening until a possible settlement, via the various phases of problem solving Mediation traps and how to avoid them—for mediators and parties alike Ethics of mediation and questions of responsibility Mediation: Negotiation by Other Moves is essential reading for anyone who wishes to develop a pragmatic approach to mediation.
Mediatoren in der Hauptrolle – Mediation verstehen und aktiv steuern
by Andrea Hartmann-PiraudeauDieses Buch richtet sich an Leser, die sich mit dem Thema Mediation, Verhandlung und anderen Methoden zur Konfliktklärung beschäftigen. Der Einsatz von Mediation ist weit verbreitet, die Erforschung seiner Wirkung jedoch steckt noch in den Anfängen. Wenn Mediation eine Möglichkeit der Klärung von Konflikten unserer Zeit ist, dann tragen Mediatoren eine Verantwortung: Im Kleinen, bei der Klärung der akuten Konflikte, und im Großen, bei der Gestaltung und Etablierung einer neuen Form des gesellschaftlichen Dialogs. Sie sollten wissen, was sie tun. Sie sollten wissen, welche Interventionen sie wann einsetzen und welche Wirkung diese haben. Dieses Buch hilft mit seinen Forschungsergebnissen das relevante Feld der Mediation durch wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zu stärken und Handlungsempfehlung für Mediatoren aus den Ergebnissen abzuleiten.
Mediators in the Leading Role - Understanding and Actively Managing Mediation
by Andrea Hartmann-PiraudeauThis book is intended for readers interested in mediation, negotiation, and other methods of conflict resolution. The use of mediation is widespread, but research into its impact is still in its infancy. If mediation is a way of resolving conflicts of our time, then mediators have a responsibility: on a small scale, in resolving acute conflicts, and on a large scale, in shaping and establishing a new form of social dialogue. They should know what they are doing. They should know which interventions to use and when, and what effect they have. With its research results, this book helps to strengthen the relevant field of mediation through scientific findings and to derive recommendations for action for mediators from the results.This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Mediatoren in der Hauptrolle – Mediation verstehen und aktiv steuern by Andrea Hartmann-Piraudeau, published by Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, part of Springer Nature in 2020. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors.
Medicaid Politics and Policy
by David G. SmithThe story of Medicaid comes alive for readers in this strong narrative, including detailed accounts of important policy changes and extensive use of interviews. A central theme of the book is that Medicaid is a "weak entitlement," one less established or effectively defended than Medicare or Social Security, but more secure than welfare or food stamps.In their analysis, the authors argue that the future of Medicaid is sound. It has the flexibility to be adapted by states as well as to allow for policy innovation. At the same time, the program lacks an effective mechanism for overall reform. They note Medicaid has become a source of perennial political controversy as it has grown to become the largest health insurance system in the country.The book's dual emphasis on politics and policy is important in making the arcane Medicaid program accessible to readersand in distinguishing policy grounded in analysis from partisan ideology. This second edition features a new preface, three new chapters accounting for the changes to the Affordable Care Act, and an updated glossary.