Postcolonial Memory in the Netherlands: Meaningful Voices, Meaningful Silences

The book explores postcolonial memory in the Netherlands, focusing on conflicts over how the colonial past should be remembered. It argues that voice and silence are not opposites but continuations, and that postcolonial memory is articulated through the interplay of meaningful voices and silences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2022
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

This book delves into the complex and multifaceted concept of postcolonial memory in the Netherlands, exploring the conflicts surrounding the representation and remembrance of the colonial past. At its core, postcolonial memory addresses the question of who has the right or ability to narrate their stories and who is silenced. It raises the issue of voice and its correlation with empowerment, while also acknowledging the existence of voices that do not liberate but rather subject individuals to power. Simultaneously, silence emerges as a powerful force, capable of protecting, disrupting, and reconfiguring. Throughout the book, it becomes evident that voice and silence are not merely opposites but rather intertwined, forming a continuum that shapes the articulation of postcolonial memory. The interplay between meaningful voices and meaningful silences becomes a central theme, highlighting the nuanced and multifaceted nature of this concept.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463726177