Peace and the politics of memory

<p>This important book provides new understandings of how the politics of memory impacts peace in societies transitioning from a violent past. It does so by developing a theoretical approach focusing on the intersection of sites agency narratives and events in memory-making. Drawing on rich empirical studies of mnemonic formations in Cyprus Bosnia and Herzegovina Rwanda South Africa and Cambodia the book speaks to a broad audience. The in-depth cross-case analysis shows that inclusivity pluralism and dignity in memory politics are key to the construction of a just peace. The book contributes crucial and timely knowledge about societies that grapple with the painful legacies of the past and advances the study of memory and peace.<br><br>An electronic edition of this book is freely available under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND) licence.</p>