ABSTRACT
This chapter explores a naturalistic research ethics of community planning. It also explains the ethical considerations as performed in the practice of the mediators of public disputes. In the effort to develop trust and create conditions for learning, mediators face fascinating problems of respect. Susskind and Cruikshank argue that mediators ought to pay attention to four characteristics that define 'good agreements' fairness, efficiency, stability and wisdom. In a micro-political sense, Christopher and Maxwell had a relationship to build a negotiation to develop and an outcome to achieve. Mediators use versions of practical snowball sampling methods to meet the ethical challenge of identifying parties who should be represented and practical skills and influence to ensure that opportunities are provided to these groups. Finally, mediators face a set of ethical challenges around issues of representation.
