ISBN9789004281165 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9004281169 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Author/Editoredited by Joachim Zekoll, Moritz Bälz and Iwo Amelung.
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Note (General)""This book is part of an interdisciplinary research project based at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main under the title "Extrajudicial and Judicial Conflict Resolution"... The beginnings of the present volume date back to a conference in Frankfurt (20-21 July 2013) ... in co-operation with Goethe University's Institute for International and European Private and Comparative Law and the Interdisciplinary Center for East-Asia Studies (IZO)" -- Acknowledgements.
Note (Content)Formal law versus informal justice - these are two frequently invoked labels to highlight the distinction between court-based and 'alternative' dispute resolution (ADR). Indeed, it appears to be all but a truism to assume that ADR has developed as a more flexible and creative alternative to rigid and formalised judicial proceedings. In this book, scholars from four continents examine both historical and recent developments that cast doubt on the validity of these widespread assumptions. They not only explore trends towards an increased formalisation of ADR procedures but also address the tendencies of state civil justice systems to adopt flexible and informal tools for the resolution of disputes in the courts.
Note (Bibliography)Includes bibliographical references and index.