01018nam a22001217a 4500008004100000100002400041245008800065260001900153300003600172520057600208650009300784773001900877230927b           ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aChatterjee, Kasturi  aAtoning for violent pasts: Assessing the promise and perils of political apologies   aSocial Action   a73(2), Apr-Jun, 2023: p.136-149  aPolitical apologies have become a significant means by which societies address their violent pasts. They are valued for their ability to rectify past wrongs, provide closure and engender hope for future reconciliation. Despite this, political apologies also draw criticism for being insincere, hypocritical and doing too little too late. This paper aims to examine political topologies along three key lines. The first part of the paper evaluates the essential elements of a successful apology, taking into account  its meaning classification and contact. – Reproduced   aPolitical apology, Historical justice, Reconciliation, Reparation, Politics of regret.    aSocial Action