Competing memories truth and reconciliation in Sierra Leone and Peru
The aftermath of modern conflicts, deeply rooted in political, economic and social structures, leaves pervasive and often recurring legacies of violence. Addressing past injustice is therefore fundamental not only for societal well-being and peace, but also for future conflict prevention. In recent...
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Cambridge University Press
2017
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| Collection: | Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: 1. Justice and reconciliation in enduring conflicts; 2. Contextual variances, transitional justice and peace-building: a historical overview; 3. Procedural reconciliation; 4. Underdevelopment, peace-building, and marginilization: the establishment of a restorative agenda in Sierra Leone; 5. Localism and pragmatic solidarity in Sierra Leone; 6. The shining path and political violence: the establishment of a punitive human rights based approach; 7. Memory activism and the politics of the past; 8. Conclusions: context, transformation, and holism in transitional justice