Narrow But Endlessly Deep: The struggle for memorialisation in Chile since the transition to democracy

Narrow But Endlessly Deep: The struggle for memorialisation in Chile since the transition to democracy

Peter Read , Marivic Wyndham
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2016 · Engelska · Pocketbok
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This insightful work delves into the complexities of memorialization in Chile following the 1973 military coup led by Augusto Pinochet. It explores how the scars of a tumultuous past shape collective memory and identity in a nation that transitioned to democracy. Through meticulous research and engaging narratives, the authors examine the various efforts to remember and honor the victims of human rights violations, unveiling the ongoing struggle between remembrance and forgetting in contemporary Chile.

The text provides a profound analysis of societal reactions and responses to the legacies of dictatorship, highlighting both the challenges and resilience of a population striving for recognition and reconciliation. It offers a nuanced perspective on the role of memorials, public discourse, and cultural practices in shaping a nation's identity while reflecting on broader themes of justice and historical accountability.

Bokdetaljer

Format Pocketbok
Sidor 254 sidor
Språk Engelska
Publicerad jun 1, 2016
Förlag ANU Press
ISBN-10 1760460214
ISBN-13 9781760460211
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