Historical Dialogue and the Prevention of Mass Atrocities

This book explores the failure to connect historical dialogue with atrocity prevention discourse and provides insight into how conflict histories and historical memory can facilitate or deter current and future conflicts. It combines theoretical and practical perspectives from academia, policymaking, and civil society and offers a basis for developing preventive policies sensitive to the importance of conflict histories.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book brings together a diverse array of international perspectives from academia, policymaking, and civil society to explore the gap between historical dialogue and atrocity prevention discourse. By delving into the intricate interplay between conflict histories and historical memory, the book offers valuable insights into how these dynamic forces shape current and future conflicts. Through a combination of theoretical and practical insights derived from a range of international case studies, the book aims to establish a holistic understanding of how historical dialogue can inform policy, education, and atrocity prevention practices. By recognizing the significance of conflict histories, the book provides a solid foundation for developing preventive policies that are sensitive to the complexities of past conflicts and their impact on society. This book is of immense interest to scholars and students in the fields of history, psychology, peace studies, international relations, and political science, as it sheds light on the critical role of historical dialogue in shaping our understanding of conflict and its prevention.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032336756