About the book
In marked contrast to literary, historical and cultural studies, there has been a limited engagement with the concepts and politics of trauma by political science and peacebuilding research.
This book explores the debate on trauma and peacebuilding and presents the challenges for democratization that the politics of trauma present in transitional periods. It demonstrates how ideas about reconciliation are filtered through ideological lenses and become new ways of articulating communal and ethno-nationalist sentiments. Drawing on the work of Jacques Rancière and Iris Marion Young and with specific reference to the Northern Irish transition, it argues for a shift in focus from the representation of trauma towards its reception and calls for a more substantive approach to the study of democracy and post-conflict peacebuilding.
This text will be of interest to scholars and students of peace and conflict studies, ethnic and nationalism studies, transitional justice studies, gender studies, Irish politics, nationalism and ethnicity.
Editions of The Politics of Trauma and Peace-Building
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317351825
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317351832
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In marked contrast to literary, historical and cultural studies, there has been a limited engagement with the concepts and politics of trauma by political science and peacebuilding research.
This book explores the debate on trauma and peacebuilding and presents the challenges for democratization that the politics of trauma present in transitional periods. It demonstrates how ideas about reconciliation are filtered through ideological lenses and become new ways of articulating communal and ethno-nationalist sentiments. Drawing on the work of Jacques Rancière and Iris Marion Young and with specific reference to the Northern Irish transition, it argues for a shift in focus from the representation of trauma towards its reception and calls for a more substantive approach to the study of democracy and post-conflict peacebuilding.
This text will be of interest to scholars and students of peace and conflict studies, ethnic and nationalism studies, transitional justice studies, gender studies, Irish politics, nationalism and ethnicity.
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What is The Politics of Trauma and Peace-Building about?
In marked contrast to literary, historical and cultural studies, there has been a limited engagement with the concepts and politics of trauma by political science and peacebuilding research.
This book explores the debate on trauma and peacebuilding and presents the challenges for democratization that the politics of trauma present in transitional periods. It demonstrates how ideas about reconciliation are filtered through ideological lenses and become new ways of articulating communal and ethno-nationalist sentiments. Drawing on the work of Jacques Rancière and Iris Marion Young and with specific reference to the Northern Irish transition, it argues for a shift in focus from the representation of trauma towards its reception and calls for a more substantive approach to the study of democracy and post-conflict peacebuilding.
This text will be of interest to scholars and students of peace and conflict studies, ethnic and nationalism studies, transitional justice studies, gender studies, Irish politics, nationalism and ethnicity.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Politics of Trauma and Peace-Building?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government
Where can I read a sample of The Politics of Trauma and Peace-Building?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317351825
Is The Politics of Trauma and Peace-Building part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Advances in European Politics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Politics of Trauma and Peace-Building?
Cillian McGrattan
Who is the Publisher of the book The Politics of Trauma and Peace-Building?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Politics of Trauma and Peace-Building is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317351825) and pdf(ISBN 9781317351832)