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Book SynopsisA Journey of Art and Conflict is a deeply personal exploration of David Oddie’s attempts to uncover the potential of the arts as a resource for reconciliation in the wake of conflict and for the creative transformation of conflict itself. It began when Oddie, seeing the fractured world around him, asked himself what he could do to help; that question set him off on travels around the world, including to Palestine, Kosovo, South Africa, India, Northern Ireland, Brazil, and other places. In each location, he met with local people who had suffered from conflict and worked with them to forge artistic networks that have the potential to transform their situation.
Table of ContentsPart I: Weaving the Net Chapter 1. Genesis, Ideas and Inspiration Chapter 2. The Weaver's Story Chapter 3. The Weaver's Skills and Experience Part II: Casting the Net Chapter 4. The United Kingdom: Lisa in Burnley and Bolton; Plymouth and Durham Chapter 5. Marina in Palestine Chapter 6. Jeton in Kosovo Chapter 7. Mary in South Africa Part III: Widening the Net Chapter 8. Interlude Chapter 9: Urvashi in India Chapter 10. Marcia in Brazil Chapter 11. Matt and Mary in Derry/Londonderry Chapter 12. Sierra Leone Chapter 13. Slipping through the Net and New Partners Part IV: Damage, Repairs and Re-invention Chapter 14. Crisis Chapter 15. Hauling in the Net: A Conversation Part V: Samples from the Catch Chapter 16. Suggestions for Exercises and Workshop Programmes
