ABSTRACT
In developing the core analytical frameworks of this project, the literature on reconciliation developed in social psychology and the "everyday peace" discourse in peace and conflict studies offers particularly useful references, although the perspectives in contributing chapters are not restricted to these research areas only. This chapter introduces a significant number of intrapersonal dynamics that can be reflected in future practice for promoting reconciliation at individual and group levels. It explains how such life attitudes are reflected in local communities' everyday life by using example of the recovery of graves in Lolotoe. This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book focuses on the role that inter-religious dialogue can play in supporting personal, community, national and international reconciliation processes. It tackles the roles of trust in promoting reconciliation and peace in conflict-affected societies.
