JOURNAL ARTICLE

Transitional Justice and the Legacy of The Second World War.

  • Published In: International Journal of Transitional Justice, 2024, v. 18, n. 2. P. 337 1 of 3

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Haldemann, Frank 3 of 3

Abstract

This article reviews four books that delve into the complexities of transitional justice and collective memory in the aftermath of war and political upheaval. The books explore various aspects of this issue, including the politics of European memory, the violence of Nazi occupation, transitional justice in Italy, and the trial of Philippe Pétain in France. They highlight the moral complexities and grey areas that arise in contexts of violence and political transition, challenging simplistic notions of guilt and innocence. The article also discusses the concepts of memory and history, the role of the courtroom in responding to traumatic histories, and the complexity of transitional justice. It concludes by addressing the divided memory in post-war Europe and the memory politics and memory wars in France, Italy, and Belarus. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Transitional Justice. 2024/07, Vol. 18, Issue 2, p337
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1752-7716
  • DOI:10.1093/ijtj/ijae023
  • Accession Number:179324573
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