| ISBN | 9781108799089 |
| Call Number | KG574 .G66 2020 |
| Author | Gonzalez Ocantos, Ezequiel, 1984- |
| Title | The Politics of Transitional Justice in Latin America : Power, Norms, and Capacity Building / Ezequiel A Gonzalez-Ocantos |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Imprint | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2020 |
| Physical | 75 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Series | Cambridge elements. (10) |
| | Elements in politics and society in Latin America. |
| Bibliography | Includes bibliographical (pages 67-73) references. |
| Content | 1. Latin American Innovations -- 2. Power and Norms -- 3. Building TJ Capabilities -- 4. Why Latin America? |
| Summary | How has Latin America pioneered the field of transitional justice (TJ)? Do approaches vary across the region? This Element describes Latin American innovations in trials and truth commissions, and evaluates two influential models that explain variation in TJ outcomes: the Huntingtonian and Justice Cascade approaches. It argues that scholars should complement these approaches with one that recognizes the importance of state capacity building and institutional change. To translate domestic/international political pressure and human rights norms into outcomes, states must develop 'TJ capabilities'. Not only should states be willing to pursue these highly complex policies, they must also develop competent bureaucracies. |
| Subject | Transitional justice. (7) |
| | Transitional justice -- Latin America. |
| | Latin America. |
| Holding | LIC |
