{"product_id":"concentrationary-imaginaries-tracing-totalitarian-violence-in-popular-culture","title":"Concentrationary Imaginaries: Tracing Totalitarian Violence in Popular Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe concentrationary universe, coined by French political prisoners in 1945, has permeated everyday popular culture, normalizing violations of human life. This book explores the legacy of a totalitarian mentality and its impact on our cultural imaginary, using political philosophy and critical readings of films to challenge its lingering force. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 330 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 September 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1945, a group of French political prisoners who had survived the horrors of German concentration camps coined a chilling phrase: the concentrationary universe. These men saw the camps as a grotesque political experiment aimed at the destruction of human beings. This profound book delves into the unrecognized legacy of a totalitarian mindset that has permeated the very fabric of everyday popular culture. It raises an urgent question: has the concentrationary now infected our cultural imagination, normalizing what was once considered abhorrent and exceptional by transforming it into entertainment that violates the sanctity of human life?\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on the profound insights of political philosopher Hannah Arendt and the analytical perspectives of scholars such as Agamben, Virilio, Lacoue-Labarthe, and Nancy, this book offers a close examination of films by Cavani and Haneke. These films serve as powerful lenses through which we can identify and critically challenge the lingering force of this concentrationary imaginary. Through meticulous analysis, they expose the ways in which it perpetuates harmful stereotypes, reinforces power imbalances, and undermines the values of empathy and compassion.\u003cbr\u003eThe concentrationary universe is not just a historical phenomenon; it is a contemporary reality that continues to shape our world. This book serves as a wake-up call, urging us to confront the dark corners of our cultural imagination and work towards a more just and humane society. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of critical thought in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 730g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 157 x 232 x 30 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781350229556                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094227775738,"sku":"9781350229556","price":23.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/5ac8785f9f14e1b64821ab43083bf395.jpg?v=1632709611","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/concentrationary-imaginaries-tracing-totalitarian-violence-in-popular-culture","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}