This book provides: (1) a comprehensive discussion of the theoretical assumptions underpinning the operation of a truth commission in general, drawing upon work in law, philosophy, sociology, psychology and behavioral sciences and (2) data-driven triangulation analysis of the Sierra Leones Truth and Reconciliation Commission (SLTRC)s (a) process-the information, management and staffing consideration; public hearings; and truth telling; (b) upshot-quality and nature of the report and recommendations produced, as well as the extent of truth unearthed; and (c) impact-the practical achievements....
This book provides: (1) a comprehensive discussion of the theoretical assumptions underpinning the operation of a truth commission in general, drawing...