On the Uses and Abuses of Political Apologies
Description
Examining the complex nature of state apologies for past injustices, this probes the various functions they fulfil within contemporary democracies. Cutting-edge theoretical and empirical research and insightful philosophical analyses are supplemented by real-life case studies, providing a normative and balanced account of states saying 'sorry'.
Keywords
Political ScienceHistory & TheorySocial ScienceCriminologyLawCivil RightsPsychologyPersonalityHuman RightsPolitical ProcessLanguage Arts & DisciplinesCommunication Studies
2014Book
Author(s)Mathias Thaler, Mihaela Mihai
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9781137343710
LanguageEnglish
