Looking back reaching forward: Reflections on the truth and reconciliation commission of South Africa - Couverture souple

Vicencio, Villa C.; Verwoed, W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1919713492 ISBN 13 : 9781919713496

Editeur : University of Cape Town Press, 2000

Synopsis

Born with a historic compromise that few predicted, the TRC has evoked emotions ranging from anger and confusion to sympathy and remorse. It has rarely generated indifference. The guide constitutes a tour de force, captuing the essence of the TRC debate, while posing a set of questions with which this country is likely to wrestle for some time to come. Indeed, it is intended to provoke debate rather than provide simple answers to complex questions. This makes it a useful book for teaching purposes, as well as for others interested in transitional politics. A number of different voices are heard, all seeking to provoke practical ways forward for a nation that in the early 1990s was teetering on the brink of collapse. The pertinent question posed by the book is: "Where does South Africa go in the post TRC period?" Equally important is the question: "Does the TRC model provide a viable alternative to prosecution for other countries in transition from oppressive rule to a society committed to human rights and the rule of law?"

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Cape Town Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1919713492
• ISBN 13: 9781919713496
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible