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History And Memory After Auschwitz
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The Relations Between Memory And History Have Recently Become A Subject Of Contention, And The Implications Of That Debate Are Particularly Troubling For Aesthetic, Ethical, And Political Issues. Dominick Lacapra Focuses On The Interactions Among History, Memory, And Ethicopolitical Concerns As They Emerge In The Aftermath Of The Shoah. Particularly Notable Are His Analyses Of Albert Camus'S Novella The Fall, Claude Lanzmann'S Film Shoah, And Art Spiegelman'S Comic Book Maus. Lacapra Also Considers The Historians' Debate In The Aftermath Of German Reunification And The Role Of Psychoanalysis In Historical Understanding And Critical Theory.In Six Essays, Lacapra Addresses A Series Of Related Questions. Are There Experiences Whose Traumatic Nature Blocks Understanding And Disrupts Memory While Producing Belated Effects That Have An Impact On Attempts To Address The Past? Do Some Events Present Moral And Representational Issues Even For Groups Or Individuals Not Directly Involved In Them? Do Those More Directly Involved Have Special Responsibilities To The Past And The Way It Is Remembered In The Present? Can Or Should Historiography Define Itself In A Purely Scholarly And Professional Way That Distances It From Public Memory And Its Ethical Implications? Does Art Itself Have A Special Responsibility With Respect To Traumatic Events That Remain Invested With Value And Emotion?
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- Q: What are the main themes discussed in 'History and Memory after Auschwitz'? A: The book explores the complex relationship between history and memory, particularly in the context of traumatic events such as the Holocaust. It addresses ethical, political, and aesthetic implications of memory, as well as the responsibilities of those involved in historical events.
- Q: Who is the author of 'History and Memory after Auschwitz'? A: The author is Dominick LaCapra, a noted historian and literary theorist known for his work on trauma, memory, and historiography.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 30, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does 'History and Memory after Auschwitz' contain? A: The book contains 232 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'History and Memory after Auschwitz' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides critical analyses and engages with significant debates in history and memory, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars.
- Q: What are some key works analyzed in 'History and Memory after Auschwitz'? A: In the book, LaCapra analyzes Albert Camus's novella 'The Fall', Claude Lanzmann's film 'Shoah', and Art Spiegelman's comic book 'Maus'.
- Q: Does the book discuss the Historians' Debate? A: Yes, LaCapra discusses the Historians' Debate in the context of German reunification and its implications for memory and historical understanding.
- Q: What is the edition of 'History and Memory after Auschwitz'? A: This listing is for the second printing edition of the book.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.