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100			_aChatterjee, Kasturi _944026
245			_aAtoning for violent pasts: Assessing the promise and perils of political apologies
260			_aSocial Action
300			_a73(2), Apr-Jun, 2023: p.136-149
520			_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
650			_aPolitical apology, Historical justice, Reconciliation, Reparation, Politics of regret. _940860
773			_aSocial Action
906			_aVIOLENCE
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