Affective Landscapes: Representations of Terrorism and Violence by Basque Female Authors

Affective Landscapes: Representation of Terrorism and Violence by Basque Female Authors analyzes how this violence has been represented in contemporary works of literature and cinema authored by women and examines the alternative means these authors use to examine political violence from a gendered perspective. The artistic works highlight the connection between violence and the production of specific affective states, illustrating the pernicious effects that violence has for human relationality and social bonds.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc

Affective Landscapes: Representation of Terrorism and Violence by Basque Female Authors delves into the realm of contemporary social and cultural theory to explore the political violence prevalent in the Basque Country since the emergence of the terrorist organization E.T.A. This comprehensive study centers its attention on the portrayal of this violence in contemporary works of literature and cinema authored by women, examining the alternative approaches these authors employ to examine political violence from a gendered perspective. Through the analysis of artistic works, this volume highlights the intricate relationship between violence and the emergence of specific affective states. The narratives presented by these authors vividly illustrate the detrimental impact of violence on human relationality and social bonds, serving as a powerful testament to the destructive nature of such acts. By offering fresh interpretations of seminal works by Basque women during this period of violence, the study makes a significant contribution to the understanding of their artistic productions' role in providing a novel perspective on the Basque political reality. Moreover, this study presents a groundbreaking analysis that sheds light on the centrality of affect as a distinctive lens through which to approach violent contexts, to present alternative affirmations of the political, and to unveil social dynamics that may otherwise go unnoticed.

Weight: 365g
Dimension: 225 x 150 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433184710
Edition number: New ed