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1. Introduction

verfasst von : Holly L. Guthrey

Erschienen in: Victim Healing and Truth Commissions

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter lays the background for this study by outlining how mass violence impacts individual victims and why it is important to address their resulting needs in transitional settings. A brief description about the intersecting literatures which guide the book is provided, along with an outline of the findings and the contribution made by this study.

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Titel: Introduction
verfasst von: Holly L. Guthrey
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Victim Healing and Truth Commissions
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-12486-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-12487-2

Copyright-Jahr: 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12487-2_1