Embodied testimonies, gendered memories, and the poetics of trauma : exploring the intersection of deconstructionist and postcolonial trauma theory / edited by Maryam Ghodrati, Rachel Dale.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ghodrati, Maryam, editor.

Dale, Rachel, editor.

Series:

Vernon series in sociology.

Vernon series in sociology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychic trauma.

Postcolonialism--Psychological aspects.

Postcolonialism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (158 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Delaware : Vernon Art and Science Inc., [2024]

Summary:

This scholarly work examines the intersection of trauma theory and postcolonial studies, focusing on embodied testimonies and gendered memories. Edited by Maryam Ghodrati and Rachel Dale, the book explores how traumatic experiences, particularly those related to war and oppression, are communicated and remembered. It addresses the challenges of expressing trauma through language and highlights the isolation felt by survivors. The collection emphasizes the importance of decolonizing trauma studies by considering the social and political contexts that shape individual experiences. Targeted at academics and students in sociology and related fields, the book critiques Western-centric approaches to trauma and advocates for a nuanced understanding of non-Western narratives. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9798881900199

OCLC:

1429235715