Healing and Peacebuilding after War: Transforming Trauma in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The book examines the strengths and limitations of efforts to promote healing and peacebuilding after war, focusing on the aftermath of the traumatic armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It offers insights into best practices for preventing future violence through psychosocial trauma recovery and the healing of memories. The authors provide strategic recommendations for policymakers, peace practitioners, donors, and international organizations engaged in work in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the complexities of promoting healing and peacebuilding in the aftermath of war, particularly focusing on the aftermath of the traumatic armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It begins by emphasizing the crucial notion that unhealed trauma can be passed down from generation to generation, emphasizing the need for effective strategies to address and transform trauma. Drawing on a diverse range of multidisciplinary insights from academics, peace practitioners, and trauma experts, the book explores the limitations of current approaches to healing and peacebuilding, while also offering valuable insights into best practices for preventing future violence through psychosocial trauma recovery and the healing of memories.

The contributions in this book create a rich and engaging conversation that encourages readers to critically reevaluate the underlying causes and mechanisms of trauma generated by war. By examining the experiences of individuals and communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the authors provide strategic recommendations to policymakers, peace practitioners, donors, and international organizations engaged in post-war reconstruction efforts. These recommendations are applicable not only to Bosnia and Herzegovina but also to other countries embarking on similar rebuilding journeys.

The book is of immense interest to students and scholars studying conflict resolution, peacebuilding, social psychology, Balkan politics, and International Relations in general. It offers a valuable resource for understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with promoting healing and peace in the aftermath of conflict, and provides a roadmap for building more resilient and peaceful societies.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367502140