Nelson Mandela

This book reflects on the life and politics of Nelson Mandela (1918-2013), and his efforts to broker peace and reconciliation in a deeply divided country. Through examples from apartheid South Africa, it explores conflict and methods for realising peace, social justice and democracy.

Autorentext

Neera Chandhoke is Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Equity Studies, New Delhi. Prior to this, she was Professor of Political Science at the University of Delhi and Director of Developing Countries Research Centre at the University of Delhi. Her recent publications include Rethinking Pluralism, Secularism, Tolerance: Anxieties of Co- Existence, 2019; Democracy and Revolutionary Politics, 2015; and Contested Secessions, 2012. Her forthcoming work is titled Violence in Our Bones.

Zusammenfassung
This book reflects on the life and politics of Nelson Mandela (19182013), and his efforts to broker peace and reconciliation in a deeply divided country. Through examples from apartheid South Africa, it explores conflict and methods for realising peace, social justice and democracy.

Inhalt

Acknowledgements. Part I Violence and Peace. Part II Historical Injustice and Resistance. Part III Towards an Inclusive Democracy. Part IV Peace through Reconciliation Conclusion: Nelson Mandela Contribution to Peace. References. Index