Transitional Justice in Poland Memory and the by Frances Millard HARDBACK

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the complex mechanisms of transitional justice in Poland and how society grapples with its past in this comprehensive study by Professor Frances Millard. This hardcover book delves into the critical questions of accountability, memory, and the politics of the past in post-communist Central and Eastern Europe. Millard meticulously examines Poland's approach to uncovering truth, prosecuting perpetrators, and acknowledging victims through institutions like the Institute of National Remembrance. The book critically analyzes how these transitional justice processes have evolved, particularly after 2015, and their impact on Polish democracy. Key aspects covered: - Mechanisms of transitional justice in Poland - The role of truth, prosecution, and restitution - Institutions involved in dealing with the past - The political use of transitional justice This in-depth analysis provides valuable insights for understanding historical accountability and democratic transitions. Summary: Transitional Justice in Poland, Hardcover Book, English, by Frances Millard, 272 pages, ISBN 9780755601332.