Public Policies in Shared Societies (PDF)

Judith Large, University of Essex, UK
Rebecca Herrington, Brandeis University, USA
Tom Hadden, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tony Gallagher, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland
Mattijs van Maasakkers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Zdenka Machnyikova, Initiative on Quiet Diplomacy, Human Rights Internet, Canada
Clem McCartney, independent consultant on conflict and civil society peacebuilding issues
John W. Bruce, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Kolitha Wickmarage, World Health Organization

Maria Prandi, founder of businessandhumanrights.es

"This book marks an important step forward in thinking. We know the democracy deficit requires a culture of democracy as well as free and fair elections. Mari Fitzduff and her colleagues show how the development deficit requires conscious conflict resolution and prevention strategies and the shared society work they describe also begins to point to the dignity deficit which is the next major challenge. This is not a simplistic recipe for success but a menu with each different course informed by a range of options, evidenced out of a remarkable array of field experiences. I think it is destined to be a significant guide and reference text in our field for students, policy-makers and the hands-on operators who have to make it all happen." - John, Lord Alderdice of Knock, Convenor of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords and formerly Leader of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.

"The ability to manage 'difference' and 'differences' for the public good is one of the most important challenges of the 21st century. This book sheds a deeply informed light on the subject, makes a compelling case why it is so important, and gives sage guidance on how to address. Most usefully, it presents interdisciplinary approaches that integrate conflict resolution and prevention into the key domains of societal interaction - education, governance, land, environment and more - and offers concrete and successful case studies which demonstrate the kind of leadership and governance that all countries should aspire toward." - Gay Rosenblum-Kumar, works at an intergovernmental organization on strengthening national capacities and institutions for conflict prevention and transformation in divided societies

"What you have in your hands is a thorough and comprehensive handbook for those working to bridge a divided society. The information is easily adaptable to every society aspiring to build an inclusive and equal future for all. Fitzduff and her colleagues bring here