Book of the Disappeared: The Quest for Transnational Justice

The Book of the Disappeared explores the connections between genocide and enforced disappearances, highlighting the importance of human rights protection and the work of advocates and artists in addressing these issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: The University of Michigan Press

The Book of the Disappeared delves into the intricate connections between genocide and enforced disappearances, shedding light on the profound human rights violations at their core. This global movement, driven by the pursuit of protection for human rights, has transcended democratic and undemocratic societies alike. Human rights advocates, both academics and practitioners, alongside the families of victims, have tirelessly maintained the spotlight on genocide and enforced disappearances. Drawing upon the insights and expertise of human rights advocates from around the world, each chapter in this book is meticulously researched, providing a deep understanding of a specific country's context. Interwoven throughout the narrative are interludes, presented as concise "factoids," spanning historical and contemporary periods. These interludes aim to amplify the themes of disappearance, genocide, and transitional justice by incorporating thought-provoking art pieces that showcase the work of contemporary artists addressing these critical issues of injustice, disappearance, and genocide.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780472055937