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Memorializing The Holocaust: Gender, Genocide And Collective Memory
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How Do Collective Memories Of Histories Of Violence And Trauma In War And Genocide Come To Be Created? Janet Jacobs Offers New Understandings Of This Crucial Issue In Her Examination Of The Representation Of Gender In The Memorial Culture Of Holocaust Monuments And Museums, From Synagogue Memorials And Other Historical Places Of Jewish Life, To The Geographies Of Auschwitz, Majdanek And Ravensbruck. Jacobs Travelled To Holocaust Sites Across Europe To Explore Representations Of Women. She Reveals How These Memorial Cultures Construct Masculinity And Femininity, As Well As The Holocaust'S Effect On Stereotyping On Grounds Of Race Or Gender. She Also Uncovers The Wider Ways In Which Images Of Violence Against Women Have Become Universal Symbols Of Mass Trauma And Genocide. This Feminist Analysis Of Holocaust Memorialization Brings Together Gender And Collective Memory With The Geographies Of Genocide To Fill A Significant Gap In Our Understanding Of Genocide And National Remembrance.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Memorializing the Holocaust: Gender, Genocide and Collective Memory'? A: The book examines the representation of gender in the memorial culture of Holocaust monuments and museums, exploring how collective memories of violence and trauma are created.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Janet Jacobs, who provides a feminist analysis of Holocaust memorialization.
- Q: What types of memorials are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various memorials including synagogue memorials, Holocaust museums, and historical sites like Auschwitz, Majdanek, and Ravensbruck.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 15, 2010.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What key themes are explored in this book? A: Key themes include gender representation, collective memory, and the impact of genocide on societal stereotypes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights and analyses that make it suitable for academic study, particularly in gender studies and Holocaust studies.
- Q: Does the book include images or illustrations? A: The book primarily focuses on textual analysis and may not include images or illustrations of the memorials discussed.