Geographies of Perpetration: Re-Signifying Cultural Narratives of Mass Violence

This volume explores how cultural representations of Mass Violence from the perpetrators' perspective analyze spaces where political crimes have been committed and how these places have undergone successive resemanticization in collective memories. The chapters compare scenes of Mass Violence in diverse regions, examining how they have been represented and reappropriated for memory, mourning, and prevention.

Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate tapestry of cultural representations surrounding mass violence, offering a profound exploration from the perpetrators' perspective. It meticulously analyzes the spaces where political crimes have taken place, shedding light on the subsequent resemanticization of these locations in collective memories. Through a comparative analysis of scenes of mass violence across diverse global regions, from the Third Reich to the Argentinian Dictatorship, the Gulag to Francoist Spain, and the Cambodian genocide to terrorism, the chapters delve into the multifaceted ways in which these events have been visualized, narrated, and reappropriated for the purposes of memory, mourning, and prevention. By examining these cultural representations, the book offers a rich and nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between politics, society, and ideology in shaping the narratives surrounding mass violence. This invaluable resource provides scholars, researchers, and policymakers with a deeper comprehension of the cultural dimensions of violence, shedding light on the urgent need for empathy, understanding, and prevention in the face of such tragic events.

Weight: 421g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631810989
Edition number: New ed