THE COLOURS OF THE CHAMELEON

This book deals with the dilemmas caused by the various roles one has in life simultaneously. For instance, being a family member, an employee, a friend, a member of a sports club. This could generate tension because expectations of behaviour may cla
sh, or even contradict one another. Individuals may find themselves in a tight spot because notions about loyalty in one''s own family, for instance, may be at odds with the dedication and integrity expected by an employer.

The central them
e of the book focuses on the involvement of police officers in honour-related cases in their private lives, either as suspect, victim, or in some other way. The Colours of the Chameleon thereby not only fills a gap in current honour-related conflict
research, but also provides a unique insight into honour codes in the private lives of police officers.


Dr Janine Janssen is head of research at the National Expertise Centre for Honour-Related Violence (LEC EGG), in The Hague, The Neth
erlands.