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Charred Lullabies,Used
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How does an ethnographer write about violence? How can he make sense of violent acts, for himself and for his readers, without compromising its sheer excess and its meaningdefying core? How can he remain a scholarly observer when the country of his birth is engulfed by terror? These are some of the questions that engage Valentine Daniel in this exploration of life and death in contemporary Sri Lanka. In 1983 Daniel 'walked into the ashes and mortal residue' of the violence that had occurred in his homeland. His planned projectthe study of women's folk songs as ethnohistorywas immediately displaced by the responsibility that he felt had been given to him, by surviving family members and friends of victims, to recount beyond Sri Lanka what he had seen and heard there. Trained to do fieldwork by staying in one place and educated to look for coherence and meaning in human behavior, what does an anthropologist do when he is forced by circumstances to keep moving, searching for reasons he never finds? How does he write an ethnography (or an anthropography, to use the author's term) without transforming it into a pornography of violence? In avoiding fattening the anthropography into prurience, how does he avoid flattening it with theory? The ways in which Daniel grapples with these questions, and their answers, instill this groundbreaking book with a rare sense of passion, purpose, and intellect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Charred Lullabies'? A: The main theme of 'Charred Lullabies' revolves around the exploration of violence in society, particularly in the context of contemporary Sri Lanka, as the author grapples with the challenges of documenting violent acts without compromising their complex nature.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Charred Lullabies'? A: The author of 'Charred Lullabies' is E. Valentine Daniel, an ethnographer who provides insights into the violent history of Sri Lanka through his unique perspective.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Charred Lullabies' have? A: 'Charred Lullabies' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel to the book.
- Q: How many pages does 'Charred Lullabies' contain? A: 'Charred Lullabies' contains a total of 272 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'Charred Lullabies' published? A: 'Charred Lullabies' was published on November 11, 1996, and was released shortly after on December 1, 1996.
- Q: What is the condition of the book 'Charred Lullabies'? A: 'Charred Lullabies' is in new condition, ensuring that buyers receive a pristine copy of the book.
- Q: What genre does 'Charred Lullabies' fall under? A: 'Charred Lullabies' falls under the genre of Violence in Society, focusing on the social implications of violent acts.
- Q: Is there any specific material used for 'Charred Lullabies'? A: The material specifics for 'Charred Lullabies' are not detailed, but it is published in hardcover, which typically features a high-quality paper and binding.
- Q: What questions does the author address in 'Charred Lullabies'? A: The author addresses critical questions regarding how an ethnographer writes about violence, the ethics of observing violence, and the challenges of conveying such experiences authentically.
- Q: What makes 'Charred Lullabies' a groundbreaking book? A: 'Charred Lullabies' is considered groundbreaking due to its passionate and intellectual approach to the subject of violence, offering unique insights into the complexities of ethnographic work in a conflict zone.