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Mobile phones are the most ubiquitous communications technology in the world. Besides transforming the way in which we communicate, they can also be used as a powerful tool for conflict prevention and management. This book presents innovative uses of mobile technologies in the areas of early warning, disaster and humanitarian relief, governance, citizens’ participation, etc. and cuts across different regions. The book brings together experts and practitioners from different fields—mobile technologies, information systems, computer sciences, online dispute resolution, law, etc.—to reflect on present experiences and to explore new areas for research on conflict management and online dispute resolution (ODR). It also reflects on the transition from present ODR to future mobile Dispute Resolution and discusses key privacy issues. The book is addressed to anyone involved in conflict prevention and dispute management aiming to learn how mobile technologies can play a disruptive role in the way we deal with conflict.

Cell phones -- Social aspects. --- Communication and culture -- Technological innovations. --- Conflict management -- Methodology. --- Conflict management. --- Interpersonal communication -- Technological innovations -- Social aspects. --- Mediation. --- Problem solving. --- Social interaction -- Technological innovations. --- Conflict management --- Online dispute resolution --- Mobile communication systems --- Sociology & Social History --- Political Science --- Social Sciences --- Law, Politics & Government --- Political Science - General --- Social Change --- Technological innovations --- Social aspects --- Mobile communication systems. --- Vehicles --- Vehicular communication systems --- Conflict control --- Conflict resolution --- Dispute settlement --- Management of conflict --- Managing conflict --- Communication systems --- Political science. --- Computers and civilization. --- Public international law. --- Political Science and International Relations. --- Political Science. --- Computers and Society. --- Public International Law. --- Radio --- Wireless communication systems --- Management --- Negotiation --- Problem solving --- Social conflict --- Crisis management --- Computer science. --- Public International Law . --- Administration --- Civil government --- Commonwealth, The --- Government --- Political theory --- Political thought --- Politics --- Science, Political --- Social sciences --- State, The --- Informatics --- Science --- Law of nations --- Nations, Law of --- Public international law --- Law --- Civilization and computers --- Civilization