Traumatic Memories of the Second World War and After
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This collection investigates the social and cultural history of trauma to offer a comparative analysis of its individual, communal, and political effects in the twentieth century. Particular attention is given to witness testimony, to procedures of personal memory and collective commemoration, and to visual sources as they illuminate the changing historical nature of trauma. The essays draw on diverse methodologies, including oral history, and use varied sources such as literature, film and the broadcast media. The contributions discuss imaginative, communal and political responses, as well as the ways in which the later welfare of traumatized individuals is shaped by medical, military, and civilian institutions. Incorporating innovative methodologies and offering a thorough evaluation of current research, the book shows new directions in historical trauma studies.
This collection investigates the social and cultural history of trauma to offer a comparative analysis of its individual, communal, and political effects in the twentieth century. Particular attention is given to witness testimony, to procedures of personal memory and collective commemoration, and to visual sources as they illuminate the changing historical nature of trauma. The essays draw on diverse methodologies, including oral history, and use varied sources such as literature, film and the broadcast media. The contributions discuss imaginative, communal and political responses, as well as the ways in which the later welfare of traumatized individuals is shaped by medical, military, and civilian institutions. Incorporating innovative methodologies and offering a thorough evaluation of current research, the book shows new directions in historical trauma studies.
Explores and challenges the definition of warfare trauma in the 20th century Provides a richly interdisciplinary scope to warfare trauma studies, using historical, literary and visual media readings Creates a nuanced gendered view of warfare trauma
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Peter Leese
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shell shock in war gender and warfare psychology of warfare 20th century warfare psychology civilian casualties and war
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“Each chapter investigates the social, cultural, and political history of trauma, offering a comparative and interdisciplinary approach specifically to investigate how trauma changes … . Traumatic Memories offers new directions in research on trauma and is a welcome addition to not only trauma studies but history at large. It explores the social, cultural, and political history of trauma, breaking out of the paradigm that trauma can only be experienced by an individual ... .” (Lisa Beckenbaugh, H-Net Reviews, h-net.org, May, 2026)
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