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020			_a9781509521166
040			_cHuman Rights Violations Victims' Memorial Commission
050			_aK 5250
100			_aNewman, Michael
245		0	_aTransitional justice : _bcontending with the past
260			_bCambridge _cPolity Press
300			_bix, 204 pages ;
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aWhat should be done after the end of a repressive regime or a civil war? How can bitter divisions be resolved in a way that combines reconciliation with accountability? In this book, Michael Newman accessibly introduces these debates, outlining the key ideas and giving an overview of the vast literature by reference to case studies in such places as South Africa, Cambodia and Sierra Leone. While recognising that every situation is different, he argues that is vital to contend fully with the past and address the fundamental causes of mass human rights abuses. A readable overview for those coming to the subject of transitional justice for the first time, and food for thought for those already familiar with it, this book is invaluable in areas ranging from politics and international relations to peace and conflict studies, law, human rights and philosophy.
650			_aTransitional justice.
650			_aTruth and reconciliation.
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999			_c1949 _d1949