Connecting Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation
Author | : Elisabeth J. Porter |
Publisher | : Lynne Rienner Publishers |
Total Pages | : 245 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : 1626372357 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781626372351 |
Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Can postconflict states achieve both peace and justice as they deal with a traumatic past? What role does reconciliation play in healing wounds, building trust, and rectifying injustices? This provocative book, incorporating the frameworks of both peace/conflict studies and transitional justice, explores the core challenges that war-torn states confront once the violence has ended. The book is organized around a series of questions, each one the subject of a chapter, with each chapter presenting a wide range of practical examples and case studies. The author also stakes out a position on each question, encouraging readers to evaluate and respond to ideas, practices, and strategies. Narratives are a notable feature of the work, with the human consequences of war and peace highlighted throughout. -- Amazon's website.