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The Identity politics of peacebuilding: civil society in war-torn Sri Lanka

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: 2008 Sage Publications New DelhiDescription: x, 271 p. : map ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780761936589
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 303.6609549 O7I2
Summary: This book looks at civil society and peace movements in the context of the identity-based armed conflict(s) in Sri Lanka. It specifically focuses on the identity politics implied in attempts at mobilizing a movement for peace and shows why civil society groups engaging in peace work often fail to increase the sense of security among civilians, and to challenge the underlying structures of war. (Source: www.alibris.com)
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This book looks at civil society and peace movements in the context of the identity-based armed conflict(s) in Sri Lanka. It specifically focuses on the identity politics implied in attempts at mobilizing a movement for peace and shows why civil society groups engaging in peace work often fail to increase the sense of security among civilians, and to challenge the underlying structures of war. (Source: www.alibris.com)

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