This work examines the topic of dispute resolution, specifically the multi-criteria approach that seeks to arrive at a conclusion that is mutually beneficial to both sides. Through the use of decision-aiding software, the multi-criteria approach can allow each side to give way on various criteria that are not important to one, but are important to the other side. In this way, a "super-optimum" solution may be met, in which both sides receive something significantly "better" than they had expected. Such a result is very difficult, if not impossible, to achieve, Stuart Nagel points out, in traditional single-dimension dispute resolution. Nagel and Mills describe the nature of multi-criteria dispute resolution utilizing decision-aiding software. The first part of the book clarifies the general character of computer-aided negotiation, computer-aided mediation and super-optimizing dispute resolution. Part 2 guides the reader through the use of policy/goal percentaging, decision-aiding software focused on general decision-making, negotiation, mediation and the prediction of outcomes. Multi-criteria resolution in the context of rule-making and legal policy disputes is the focus of Part 3 where such matters as determining initial alternatives and criteria, resolving deadlocks and arriving at super-optimum solutions are discussed. Part 4 emphasizes dispute resolution in the context of rule-applying and litigation disputes, as well as mediation at the international level. The final part deals with future applications, such as computer-aided mediation and group decision-making with telephone modems. The book's combination of decision-aiding software, arbitration-mediation and super-optimum expansionist decision-making brings an innovative approach to the topic of dispute resolution.