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Article: The role of memory in ethnic conflict.(General)(Book Review)
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- Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
- Article date:
- March 1, 2004
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CAIRNS, ED & MICHEAL D. ROE (eds). The role of memory in ethnic conflict, xii, 199 pp., tables, bibliogr. Basingstoke, New York: Palgrave, 2003. [pounds sterling]47.50 (cloth)
This book examines a number of case studies in which ethnic conflicts are, it is claimed, fuelled by a sense of past and unresolved injustice. In particular, it explores the paradox that ethnic memories may sustain conflict in this regard, but are at the same time empowering in relation to the present. It also illuminatingly notes that collective memories (enshrined in the group's symbols and sentiments) may well not coincide with the memories of corresponding individuals (enshrined in ...