{"product_id":"social-torture-the-case-of-northern-uganda-1986-2006-9781845455651","title":"Social Torture: The Case of Northern Uganda,","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \tAs Director of the Refugee Law Project at the University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda, Dolan offers a behind-the-scenes, cross-disciplinary study of one of Africa's longest running and most intractable conflicts. This book shows how, alongside the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army, government decisions and actions on the ground, consolidated by humanitarian interventions and silences, played a central role in creating a massive yet only very belatedly recognized humanitarian crisis. Not only individuals, but society as a whole, came to exhibit symptoms typical of torture, and the perpetrator-victim dichotomy became blurred. It is such phenomena, and the complex of social, political, economic and cultural dynamics which underpin them, which the author describes as social torture. Building on political economy, social anthropology, discourse analysis, international relations and psychoanalytic approaches to violence, this book offers an important analytical instrument for all those seeking entry points through which to address entrenched conflicts, whether from a conflict resolution, post-conflict recovery or transitional justice perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \t“\u003cem\u003eDolan succeeds in putting the multiple problems of life in the camps, resp. the protected villages, in the context of the dynamics of regional and national conflict and violence. His exploration of different groups of actors illustrates the complexity of his topic, which is certainly not only of interest  for Uganda experts but opens up new perspectives for a more general discussion of the longevity of violent conflicts and humanitarian aid in crisis areas\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003cb\u003e  ·  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeripherie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t“\u003cem\u003eThe depth, breadth and scholarliness of Dolan’s account sets it apart from other work on northern Uganda… Dolan provides an important counter narrative and a unique factual record demonstrating that all actors in northern Uganda – not just the LRA – have blood on their hands. Beyond having written an excellent book, Dolan’s real triumph will be if this counter narrative reaches beyond \u003c\/em\u003eSocial Torture\u003cem\u003e’s presumably academic audience. One can only hope that ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo will read this book\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003cb\u003e  ·  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH-Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003ci\u003e“This book will engage, engross and enrage; it aims to drive analysis and policy makers to rethink their approaches to such conflicts.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e  ·  Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \tAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e \tList of Tables, Charts \u0026amp; Diagrams\u003cbr\u003e \tList of Illustrations\u003cbr\u003e \tList of Acronyms\u003cbr\u003e \tMap Of ‘Protected Villages’ in which Fieldwork Was Conducted\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe Mainstream Discourse of Today’s Wars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tBuilding Blocks of a Counter-Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tImpacts Actors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tBenefits and Functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tJustifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tElaborating a Model of Social Torture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tOverview of the Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. The Research Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tInstitutional Setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWorking in a ‘War Zone’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tConceptual Challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tHorizontal Segmentation or Vertical Linkages?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAcknowledging Peoples’ Agency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tEthical Considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tMethods Adopted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tComposition of the Research Team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tIn-Depth Key-Informant Interviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAudio-Visual Data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tMedia Monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tResearch Integrated with Programming – The Use of Focus Groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDealing with Findings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDiscussion and Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSubjectivity and Objectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. An Overview of the Situation in Northern Uganda\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe Build-Up to War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPhase I (1986 to 1988)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPhase II (1988 to 1994)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPhase III (1994 to 1999)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPhase IV – Amnesty for ‘Terrorists’ (2000 to 2002)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPhase V – Operation Iron Fist and Its Aftermath (2002 to 2003)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPhase VI – November 2003 to June 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPhase VII – June 2006 Onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe War As People Remember It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDiscussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSome Concluding Questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. Reconsidering the LRA–Government Dynamic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe LRA’s Ambiguities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tComposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe Extent of Civilian Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tLinks with the Lord's Resistance Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe Role of the Media in Creating Ambiguity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe LRA’s \u003ci\u003eModus Operandi\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAdministration and Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSurvival and Proxy Warfare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tLRA Motivations and Politics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPolitics of Rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe 1994 Peace Talks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDiscussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tFurther Nuances and Characterisations – Local Context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tRefining the Characterisations – Comparative Experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAn Appraisal of the Government’s Initiatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tConclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. Protection As Violation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \t\tIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPart I – Formation and Organisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPhysical Layout and Shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAdministration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\t\u003ci\u003eMchaka-Mchaka\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPart II – Subsistence in the Camps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAccess to Land\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tReductions in Hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tOther Alternatives to Agriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tGroup Formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tFood Aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tProblems with Distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDemonstration Sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tCalls To Allow People To Return Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tBlock Farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPart III – Access to Education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tUniversal Primary Education (UPE) Drop-Outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tTeacher Motivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSecondary Schooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \t\tPart IV – Access to Health Care\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPart V – Access to Protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWhen Was the LRA the UPDF?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPeople’s Responses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDiscussion and Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. Protection As Debilitation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPhysical Debilitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPsychological Debilitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSuicide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tHeavy Drinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tCultural Debilitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tBurial and Funeral Rites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tBreakdown of Restorative Justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDance and Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tExternal Interventions, which ‘Diluted’ Culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tChanging Military–Civilian Relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDiscussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSigns of Resilience?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tConclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. Protection As Humiliation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe Hegemonic Model of Masculinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWhat Women Are (Supposed To Be) Like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWhat Youth Are (Supposed To Be) Like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWhat Men Are (Supposed To Be) Like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tMasculine Roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe Gap between Model and Reality: Inability To Fulfil External and Internalised Expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAcquisition of Knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tMarriage Provision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPhysical Protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tFurther Threats to Sense of Masculinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\t‘Gender’ Discourse and Practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tMilitarization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe Impact of the Emergence of a Hegemonic Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDomestic Violence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tIncreased Male Vulnerability to Violence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tState Benefits from the Hegemonic Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDiscussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tConclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. Social Torture and the Continuation of War\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tImpacts and Methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tFurther Symptoms of Torture Actors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tHumanitarian Missions and Mandate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tFailures in Assistance and Protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tBenefits and Functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tEconomics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPsychological\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tPolitical Justifications for Action and Inaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tJustifying Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tJustifying Inaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDiscussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tLow Intensity but Wide Impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tGeographically Extensive and Time-Indifferent Multiple Actors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tMultiple Functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSocial Torture Acquires Its Own Momentum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSocial Torture Is Justified in Public Discourses, which then Become Instruments of Social Torture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tConclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. Conclusions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSocial Torture Offers a Counter-Narrative to the Mainstream Discourse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tGreed–Grievance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSocial Torture Goes beyond the Convention Against Torture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSocial Torture Suggests the Need for More Comprehensive Interventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tBibliography\u003cbr\u003e \tIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berghahn Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042980364631,"sku":"9781845455651","price":96.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781845455651.jpg?v=1750956504","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/social-torture-the-case-of-northern-uganda-1986-2006-9781845455651","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}