Judging War, Judging History

Takes a hard look at the growing use and influence of truth and reconciliation commissions, and the increasing importance of transitional justice in contemporary conflict resolution. From the Nuremberg Trials to current-day conflicts in South Africa, Morocco, and Uganda, the author reveals the exten [...]
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Takes a hard look at the growing use and influence of truth and reconciliation commissions, and the increasing importance of transitional justice in contemporary conflict resolution. From the Nuremberg Trials to current-day conflicts in South Africa, Morocco, and Uganda, the author reveals the extent to which the approaches intended to commemorate events and mend societies after acts of war and violence ultimately intensify the huge task of dealing with victims' claims for recognition.