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Books for Dispute Resolution

Here below, are the books thought to be the best ever written on dispute resolution. The list covers a range of the most influential and popular books, with a focus on the areas of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and litigation. The list represents a sampling of some of the most prominent and important books in the field of dispute resolution.

Negotiation:

“Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In” by Roger Fisher and William Ury
“Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High” by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler
“Negotiation Genius: How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond” by Deepak Malhotra and Max Bazerman
“The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator” by Leigh Thompson
“Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It” by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz

Note: The books by Fisher/Ury, Patterson et al., and Voss/Raz are widely considered some of the most influential and popular negotiation books.

Mediation:

“The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict” by Christopher Moore
“Mediation Theory and Practice” by Suzanne McCorkle and Melanie Reese
“Mediation: The Roles of Advocate and Neutral” by Dwight Golann and Jay Folberg
“Mediating Dangerously: The Frontiers of Conflict Resolution” by Kenneth Cloke
“The Mediation Handbook: Research, Theory, and Practice” edited by Alexia Georgakopoulos

Note: The books by Moore, McCorkle/Reese, and Golann/Folberg are highly regarded texts on mediation theory and practice.

Arbitration:

“The Art of Advocacy in International Arbitration” edited by Doak Bishop and Edward Gordon
“Commercial Arbitration” by Julian Lew, Loukas Mistelis, and Stefan Kröll
“International Commercial Arbitration” by Gary Born
“Arbitration Law” by Thomas Carbonneau
“Arbitration of International Business Disputes: Studies in Law and Practice” by W. Laurence Craig, William Park, and Jan Paulsson

Note: The books by Born, Lew et al., and Carbonneau are seen as authoritative references on international commercial arbitration.

Conciliation and Litigation:

“The Art of Conciliation and Mediation” by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
“The Elements of Style for Effective Legal Writing” by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
“The Litigation Manual: Pretrial” by John G. Koeltl and John M. Townsend
“The Litigation Manual: Trial” by John G. Koeltl and John M. Townsend
“The Litigation Process in Tort Cases” by H. Laurence Ross

Note: These categories have fewer standout titles, but the books by Amarchand Mangaldas, Strunk/White, and Koeltl/Townsend are well-known resources.