Traces of Violence: Writings on the Disaster in Paris, France

Traces of Violence is a book that explores the lingering effects of the terroristic attacks in Paris in November 2015 through a dialogic account of state violence, governmental and journalistic discourses, archives, police and military apparatuses, and the histories of wounds. It is an innovative example of collaborative writing across anthropology and sociology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: University of California Press

In this groundbreaking and thought-provoking work, Robert Desjarlais and Khalil Habrih delve into the profound and enduring impacts of the terroristic attacks that shook Paris in November 2015. By situating these events within the broader contexts of state violence in metropolitan France and its colonial geographies, the authors skillfully weave together narrative accounts and captivating photographs to explore a diverse array of interconnected phenomena. They examine governmental and journalistic discourses on terrorism, the political significance of archives, the intricate workings of police and military apparatuses of control and anti-terror deterrence, the histories of wounds, and the haunting echoes of violence that resonate in the lives and deaths of countless individuals. Traces of Violence is a profoundly moving testament to the enduring legacy of violence and serves as an innovative example of collaborative writing across the fields of anthropology and sociology. Through their meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Desjarlais and Habrih shed light on the complex web of factors that contribute to the persistence of violence and offer valuable insights into the urgent challenges facing societies in the aftermath of such tragic events. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of violence and its far-reaching consequences.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520382459