Routledge Ritual and Recovery in Post-Conflict Sri Lanka

Explore a deep analysis of social change in Sri Lanka through Ritual and Recovery in Post-Conflict Sri Lanka: Eloquent Bodies. Part of the Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series, this book examines the period following twenty years of war, specifically focusing on the longest cease-fire between 2002 and 2006. This academic work provides a contextualized look at how a small Tamil community in northern Sri Lanka lived and adapted during the window of opportunity for peace between the government and the LTTE. It offers a study of how society changed and adapted to accommodate the shifting political and military landscape before hostilities resumed and the LTTE were eradicated in 2009. Ideal for students and researchers in anthropology and sociology, this text provides essential insights into the effects of war on community structures and social resilience. It serves as a significant resource for understanding the complex history of the region and the human experience during periods of transition and conflict.