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The Identity Politics of Peacebuilding: Civil Society in War-Torn Sri Lanka
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TextPublication details: New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2008Description: x+271pISBN: - 9780761936589
- 303.6`6095493 O699
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This book looks at civil society and peace movements in the context of the identity-based armed conflict in Sri Lanka. Focusing on the identity politics inherent in peace work, it demonstrate why civil society groups engaged in peace activities often fail to enhance the sense of security among civilians and are also unable to challenge the underlying structures of war. The book highlights the role peace organisations play in providing alternatives to dominant discourses of militarism. It draws on unique emperical material, including 150 interviews with leaders, participants and key actors involved in civil society peace work in Sri Lanka.
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This book looks at civil society and peace movements in the context of the identity-based armed conflict in Sri Lanka. Focusing on the identity politics inherent in peace work, it demonstrate why civil society groups engaged in peace activities often fail to enhance the sense of security among civilians and are also unable to challenge the underlying structures of war. The book highlights the role peace organisations play in providing alternatives to dominant discourses of militarism. It draws on unique emperical material, including 150 interviews with leaders, participants and key actors involved in civil society peace work in Sri Lanka.
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