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The Macabresque: Human Violation and Hate in Genocide, Mass Atrocity and EnemyMaking,Used
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Studies of genocide and mass atrocity most often focus on their causes and consequences, their aims and effects, and the number of people killed. But the question remains, if the main goal is death, then why is torture necessary? This book argues that genocide and mass atrocity are committed not as an end in themselves but as a means to pursue sustained and systemic torture the spectacle of violence against its victims. Extermination is not the only, or even the primary, goal of genocidal campaigns.In The Macabresque, Edward Weisband looks at different episodes of mass violence (Chinese Cultural Revolution, the Holocaust, postOttoman Turkey, Cambodia, Rwanda, and Bosnia, among other instances) to consider why different methods of violence were used in each and how they related to the particular cultural milieu in which they were perpetrated. He asserts that it is not accidental that certain images capture our memory as emblematic of specific genocides or mass atrocities (the death marches of the Armenian genocide, mass starvation in the Ukraine, the killing apparatus and laboratories of the Holocaust, the killing fields of Cambodia) because such violence assumes a kind of style each time and place it arises. Weisband looks at these variations in terms of their aesthetic or dramaturgical style, or what he calls the macabresque. The macabresque is ever present in genocide and mass atrocity across time, place and episode. Beyond the horrors of lethality, it is the defining feature of concentration and/or death camps, detention centers, prisons, ghettos, killing fields, and the houses, schools and hospitals converted into hubs for torture. Macabresque dramaturgy also assumes many aesthetic forms, all designed to inflict hideous pain and humiliating punishments, sometimes in controlled environments, but also during frenzied moments of staged public horror. These kinds of performative violations permit perpetrators to revel in their absolute power but simultaneously to project hatred, revenge and revulsion onto victims, who embody the shame, humiliation and loss felt by their torturers. By understanding how and why mass violence occurs and the reasons for its variations, The Macabresque aims to explain why so many seemingly normal or "ordinary" people participate in mass atrocity across cultures and why such egregious violence occurs repeatedly through history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Macabresque'? A: 'The Macabresque' explores the relationship between genocide, mass atrocity, and the systemic use of torture, arguing that these acts serve as a means of inflicting sustained violence rather than merely seeking death.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Macabresque'? A: The author of 'The Macabresque' is Edward Weisband, who examines various historical episodes of mass violence in the book.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Macabresque' have? A: 'The Macabresque' consists of 480 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of its themes.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Macabresque'? A: 'The Macabresque' was published on November 2, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Macabresque' have? A: 'The Macabresque' is available in a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: In which category is 'The Macabresque' classified? A: 'The Macabresque' is classified under the category of Social Psychology & Interactions.
- Q: What notable historical events are discussed in 'The Macabresque'? A: The book discusses significant historical events such as the Chinese Cultural Revolution, the Holocaust, and the Rwandan Genocide, analyzing the unique methods of violence used in each.
- Q: Does 'The Macabresque' include any illustrations or images? A: 'The Macabresque' primarily focuses on text and analysis and does not include illustrations or images.
- Q: What kind of audience is 'The Macabresque' intended for? A: 'The Macabresque' is intended for readers interested in social psychology, history, and the study of human behavior in the context of mass violence.
- Q: Is 'The Macabresque' suitable for academic study? A: 'The Macabresque' is suitable for academic study as it provides a thorough examination of genocide and mass atrocity, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars in related fields.