This book reflects the state of the art in the area of negotiation in MAS, and presents the most recent and very best work on negotiation and the related topics of conflict management and argumentation. It offers the reader a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the principal theories, methods, and findings relating to the area. The primary audience is composed of researchers, instructors, and graduate students—the book successfully integrates theory, scientific research, and practical applications, and is sufficiently informative to earn the respect of specialists. At the same time, readers who have not specialized in the study of negotiation in MAS should find this an excellent introduction to the area. It is written in a highly accessible style and the text is liberally supported with examples and illustrations.