The Politics of Memory: Transitional Justice in Democratizing Societies Contributor(s): de Brito, Alexandra Barahona (Editor), González Enríquez, Carmen (Editor), Aguilar, Paloma (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0199240809 ISBN-13: 9780199240807 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $175.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2001 Annotation: One of the most important political and ethical issues faced during a political transition from authoritarian or totalitarian to democratic rule is how to deal with legacies of repression. This book explores the important aspect of transitional politics, assessing how Portugal, Spain, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Germany after reunification, Russia, the Southern Cone of Latin America and Central America, as well as South Africa, have confronted legacies of repression. |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Philosophy | Political |
Dewey: 320.011 |
LCCN: 2001270030 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.74 lbs) 440 pages |
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Publisher Description: One of the most important political and ethical issues faced during a political transition from authoritarian or totalitarian to democratic rule is how to deal with legacies of repression. This book explores the important aspect of transitional politics, assessing how Portugal, Spain, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Germany after reunification, Russia, the Southern Cone of Latin America and Central America, as well as South Africa, have confronted legacies of repression. |