Aaa Handbook on Commercial Arbitration

JurisNet, LLC. 2006. First edition.. Hard cover. Fine. inscribed by a US Circuit Executive to a Santa Barbara Judge. The AAA Handbooks assemble from Dispute Resolution Journal-the flagship publication of the American Arbitration Association-and other sources, the leading professional writing in areas in which arbitration and ADR are likely to apply. The Handbooks on Arbitration and ADR are succinct, comprehensive and practical introductions to the use of arbitration and ADR in various fields, written by leading practitioners and scholars. They provide essential orientation and are a must for anyone with an interest in the field of arbitration and ADR. The Handbooks also address various contemporary problems in arbitration and ADR law-such as the use of class action arbitration, the awarding of punitive damages in arbitration, and the selection of arbitrators and mediators. The Handbooks contain recent important articles written by authors who are recognized specialists in that area. Often the authors have both national and international reputations in the area. The contributions cover a wide array of topics that are of substantial interest in the field and provide analytically thorough, professional, and practical answers to problems that have emerged in the field. The articles were selected from an extensive body of writings and, in the main, represent world-class assessments of arbitration and ADR practice. All the major facets of the field are addressed. The articles provide the reader with comprehensive and accurate information, lucid evaluations, and an indication of future developments. They not only acquaint, but also ground the reader in the field. .