Peace in Their Time

by Ruth Weiss

Conflict resolution is a difficult process with the roots of anger, distrust and hatred often buried deep in the past. Even when papers have been signed and peace declared, the legacy of conflict remains. Peace in Their Time concentrates on two particular cases--Northern Ireland and Southern Africa--where conflict has been due to colonial domination and settlement of colonialists on the land of indigenous peoples. Through face-to-face interviews and close conversations with many of the leading players, Ruth Weiss brings together the views of journalists, politicians and radicals from all sides and analyzes the learning processes involved in conflict resolution, the skill of negotiation, and the concepts of compromise and surrender.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 6, 2001

About the author

Ruth Weiss was a German-born South African writer who focused on anti-racism in all its forms. She was a well-known anti-apartheid journalist and activist, exiled by South Africa and Rhodesia for her writings. She was based in Denmark and wrote in both English and German. Her historical fiction for young adults reflects her battles against racism in Germany and Africa.

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