Routledge International Handbook of Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Descendants of Holocaust Survivors

The Routledge International Handbook of Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Descendants of Holocaust Survivors provides a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge studies from various fields, examining the aftermath of the Holocaust on the Second and Third Generation. It covers topics such as survivor characteristics, trauma transmission, group formation, writing, film representation, music, art, and health issues. The handbook is divided into two sections, covering the humanities and social sciences, and is intended for advanced students and scholars in the humanities, behavioral, social, and health-related sciences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge International Handbook of Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Descendants of Holocaust Survivors is a comprehensive and cutting-edge collection of studies from various fields, exploring new research about the descendants of Holocaust survivors. This groundbreaking volume focuses on the aftermath of the Holocaust on the Second Generation and Third Generation, encompassing children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. It is the first to bring together research perspectives from history, psychology, sociology, communications, literature, film, theater, art, music, biology, and medicine, offering a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the experiences and challenges of these descendants.

Contributions from international experts cover a wide range of key topics, including survivor characteristics and experiences, the phenomenological experience of transmitted trauma legacies, the formation of Second Generation groups, the epigenetics of inherited trauma, the development of Second Generation writing, representation of Holocaust survivors in film, music, and the transmission of memory, art, music, and the Holocaust, ancestral trauma and its impact on the aging process of subsequent generations, 2G and 3G health issues and outcomes.

The handbook is divided into two sections: the first deals with the humanities, including history and testimony, literature, film and theater, art, and music. The second section focuses on the social sciences and health-related sciences, with chapters covering studies in psychology, sociology, anthropology, communication, gerontology, nursing, and medicine.

This insightful handbook is a valuable resource for advanced students and scholars in the humanities, as well as those in behavioral, social, and health-related sciences, who are interested in research about second- and third-generation Holocaust survivors. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of the complex issues and experiences faced by these descendants, shedding light on their resilience, healing, and contributions to society.

The Routledge International Handbook of Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Descendants of Holocaust Survivors is a testament to the enduring impact of the Holocaust and the importance of studying and understanding its legacy. It is a valuable contribution to the field of Holocaust studies and will be of interest to scholars, researchers, and professionals across a wide range of disciplines.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032254333