The Politics of Atrocity and Reconciliation

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Focusing on contemporary political violence, the book analyzes how acts like torture and ethnic cleansing dismantle social structures, leading to widespread suffering. It contrasts this destruction with the healing potential found in testimony and truth commissions, highlighting the journey from terror to trauma. The author delves into the implications of these dynamics within the context of the nation-state's crisis, offering a nuanced perspective on the interplay between violence and reconciliation.