The Theory of Collective Reconciliation

What does reconciliation mean and entail? Is collective reconciliation for entire societies or nations possible? This book aims to present it as a highly achievable albeit difficult and complex goal requiring political and collective commitment, resources, and-most importantly-the will to change.

Vahagn Avedian holds a PhD in history and specializes in peace and conflict research with focus on human rights and democracy. He is the author of Knowledge and Acknowledgement in the Politics of Memory of the Armenian Genocide (Routledge, 2018).

Introduction 1. Reconciliation 2. Recognition 3. Responsibility 4. Reparation. Conclusion: Reconciliation: A Utopic Buzzword or an Achievable Goal?