Alexander, Jeffrey C.
Trauma
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745649122
- author:
- Alexander, Jeffrey C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 226
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 14.99 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Psychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Trauma: A Social Theory by Jeffrey C. Alexander explores how traumas are not just individual experiences but also collective events that shape social conflicts. This book presents a new approach to understanding trauma, examining its role in defining the origins and outcomes of critical social conflicts. Alexander outlines a model of trauma work that considers various factors such as competing narratives, utopian and dystopian proposals for resolution, and the distribution of organizational resources. He uses richly textured case studies from around the world, including the Holocaust, postcolonial battles, and the effects of globalization. By understanding how traumas are embedded in social conflicts, Alexander sheds light on why contemporary societies often focus on the past rather than the future. This book provides a unique perspective on trauma and its role in shaping our social world.
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