Tackles the question of how to make peace by taking a look at the primary political mechanism used to 'repair' the many injuries suffered in war. This book examines the array of abuses being perpetrated in the modern era, from genocide to loss of livelihood. It is intended as a contribution to public policy, political science, and human rights.
Based on the experiences of anthropologists and others who document abuses and serve as expert witnesses, case studies from around the world offer insight into reparations proceedings; the ethical struggles associated with attempts to secure reparations; the professional and personal risks to researchers, victims, and human rights advocates; and how to come to terms with the political compromises of reparations in the face of the human need for justice.A
