With faith in the works of words : the beginnings of reconciliation in South Africa, 1985-1995

With faith in the works of words : the beginnings of reconciliation in South Africa, 1985-1995 / Erik Doxtader.

Author/creator	Doxtader, Erik
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	East Lansing : Michigan State University Press ; Cape Town [South Africa] : David Philip Publishers, [2009]
Description	xiv, 368 pages ; 23 cm.
Subject(s)	South Africa. Truth and Reconciliation Commission--History. Reconciliation--Political aspects --South Africa --History --20th century. Reconciliation--Social aspects --South Africa --History --20th century. Human rights--South Africa --History --20th century. Apartheid--South Africa. South Africa--Politics and government --1978-1989. South Africa--Politics and government --1989-1994. South Africa--Race relations --Political aspects --History --20th century.

Series	Rhetoric and public affairs series Rhetoric and public affairs series. ^A346030
Contents	Introduction : the (rhetorical) question of reconciliation in South Africa -- The struggle of beginning words : reconciliation in a state of emergency -- A middle course between extremes ; reconciliation as an art of invention "talk about talk" -- Reconciling the sovereign's discourse : constituting the "sufficient consensus" of a revolution -- The opposing questions of beginning : how will the word(s) of reconciliation "deal with the past" -- The sacrifices of deliberation : making reconciliation's law -- Epilogue : the potential of an exceptional beginning.
General note	First published: Claremont, South Africa : David Philip Publishers, 2008.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 348-363) and index.
LCCN	2008032043
ISBN	9780870138515 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN	0870138510 (cloth : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	DT1945 .D695 2009	✔ Available	Place Hold