Burying the Past: Making Peace and Doing Justice After Civil Conflict - Hardcover

 
9780878408214: Burying the Past: Making Peace and Doing Justice After Civil Conflict

Synopsis

Examines the process of burying the past after civil conflict. Scholars examine ethical concepts such as justice, retribution, forgiveness and reconciliation, and consider the process at different levels: international law; national institutions; local communities; and individual psychology.

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Review

''A thoroughly researched, stimulating, and unequaled work that is ideal for case methodology instruction--a ''must read'' for graduate students, researchers, faculty, and professionals/practitioners.''

''Well-written, timely and genuinely breaking new ground....''

"A thoroughly researched, stimulating, and unequaled work that is ideal for case methodology instruction -- a 'must read' for graduate students, researchers, faculty, and professionals/practitioners." -- "Choice," reviewing a previous edition or volume

"Well-written, timely and genuinely breaking new ground." -- "Religious Studies Review," reviewing a previous edition or volume

"[A] fascinating collection of essays." -- "Journal of Peace Research," reviewing a previous edition or volume

About the Author

Nigel Biggar is professor of theology at the University of Leeds, where he directs the Institute for the Advanced Study of Religion, Ethics, and Public Life. His previous books include Good Life: Reflections on What We Value Today and Theological Politics: A Critique of "Faith in the City."

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9780878403943: Burying the Past: Making Peace and Doing Justice After Civil Conflict, Expanded and Updated Edition

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ISBN 10:  0878403949 ISBN 13:  9780878403943
Publisher: Georgetown University Press, 2003
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