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Politics and the Past
John . Ed(S): Torpey
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Description for Politics and the Past
Paperback. Offering a nuanced, historically grounded, and critical perspective, this book presents a multidisciplinary exploration of the growing public controversy over reparations for historical injustices. Editor(s): Torpey, John. Series: World Social Change. Num Pages: 328 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HBG; JPS; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 415.
Politics and the Past offers an original, multidisciplinary exploration of the growing public controversy over reparations for historical injustices. Demonstrating that 'reparations politics' has become one of the most important features of international politics in recent years, the authors analyze why this is the case and show that reparations politics can be expected to be a major aspect of international affairs in coming years. In addition to broad theoretical and philosophical reflection, the book includes discussions of the politics of reparations in specific countries and regions, including the United States, France, Latin America, Japan, Canada, and Rwanda. The volume presents ... Read more
Politics and the Past offers an original, multidisciplinary exploration of the growing public controversy over reparations for historical injustices. Demonstrating that 'reparations politics' has become one of the most important features of international politics in recent years, the authors analyze why this is the case and show that reparations politics can be expected to be a major aspect of international affairs in coming years. In addition to broad theoretical and philosophical reflection, the book includes discussions of the politics of reparations in specific countries and regions, including the United States, France, Latin America, Japan, Canada, and Rwanda. The volume presents ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Series
World Social Change
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742517998
SKU
V9780742517998
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About John . Ed(S): Torpey
John Torpey is associate professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology and the Institute for European Studies, the University of British Columbia.
Reviews for Politics and the Past
This informative book…looks at a variety of methods and case studies dealing with past injustices, or "reparations politics."…[Offers] a superb introductory essay by the editor….[and] a useful addition to the growing literature on the subject. Recommended.
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