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Susanne Buckley-Zistel’s Conflict Transformation and Social Change in Uganda explores how collective memory, social change, and reconciliation shape post-conflict recovery. Focusing on Uganda, particularly the aftermath of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency, the book examines how societies remember violence and how these memories influence peacebuilding and justice. Buckley-Zistel argues that memory can be both a tool for healing and a source of division, affecting reconciliation efforts and policy decisions. Through qualitative research and case studies, she provides an in-depth analysis of how communities process past violence and work towards sustainable peace. This book is highly relevant in today’s world, where post-conflict societies struggle with collective memory and reconciliation. The themes explored—such as transitional justice, social reconstruction, and truth commissions—are applicable to conflict zones in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. The Ugandan experience with LRA violence parallels challenges in countries recovering from civil war, making this book a crucial resource for understanding long-term peacebuilding strategies. This book is essential for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners working on post-war recovery, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding. It provides valuable insights into the complexities of memory and reconciliation in post-conflict societies.