Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; or PTSD; has long been defined as a mental trauma that solely affects the individual. However; against the backdrop of contemporary Israel; what role do families; health experts; donors; and the national community at large play in interpreting and responding to this individualized trauma?In PTSD and the Politics of Trauma in Israel; Keren Friedman-Peleg sheds light on a new way of speaking about mental vulnerability and national belonging in contemporary Israel. Based on ethnographic fieldwork conducted at The Israel Center for Victims of Terror and War and The Israel Trauma Coalition between 2004 and 2009; Friedman-Peleg’s rich ethnographic study challenges the traditional and limited definitions of trauma. In doing so; she exposes how these clinical definitions have been transformed into new categories of identity; thereby raising new dynamics of power; as well as new forms of dialogue.
#134248 in Books Bergen Doris L 2016-03-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.96 x .90 x 5.93l; .0 #File Name: 1442242280384 pagesWar and Genocide A Concise History of the Holocaust
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. When in conversation about a subject as emotionally charged as ...By CustomerWhen in conversation about a subject as emotionally charged as the Holocaust; many individuals find themselves in a precarious balance between appeals of pathos and the empiricism of statistics in trying to convey their ideas.Though the depth per subject may not be ideal; the chronological; textbook-like approach and grasp on the importance of personal accounts roots War Genocide as a must-have for any individual interested in learning about the Holocaust. Because Bergen chose to cover the entirety of the Holocaust with a mind towards generalities for the sake of conciseness; there is a lack of deep interpretation that would be appropriate for something as complicated as the Holocaust. Indeed; content-wise; Bergen’s War Genocide only serves as an introduction piece to the Holocaust. However; as opposed to other scholarly texts that tend to tackle such a massively complex event per aspect; the chronological approach of War Genocide allows for a intellectual progression that is the most natural and intuitive for novice scholar of the Holocaust. Though Bergen is limiting her ability to provide deep analysis due to her motivation to be concise; she excels in writing a history of the Holocaust by producing a logical flow within a series events that many may consider to lack logic. Thanks to the inclusion of such intimate stories of the intense struggles of multiple victims; a reader may have the opportunity to fully grasp just the degree of loss that the world experienced during the Holocaust. It is these emotional appeals; and Bergen’s capacity to include them in what is regarded as only an introductory text; that make War Genocide a uniquely effective book in intellectually and empathetically appealing to the reader. . The major decision by Bergen to prioritize conciseness when writing War Genocide binds the text’s purpose into that of a introductory reading; not containing the analytical proficiency that would be appealing to the more experienced Holocaust historian to mull over. However; this concession is in exchange for a chronologically-based retelling of the events of the Holocaust that a novice reader will become grateful for its ease to intuitively follow. In conjunction with the inclusion of emotionally appealing personal accounts of victims; any individual is encouraged to read Bergen’s War Genocide if they wish to gain an understanding of the Holocaust on both an emotional and empathetic level. However; they should also be prepared to look for further readings if they find any aspect especially appealing; for the conciseness on the text will leave any with such a specific scholarly focus wanting more.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. it is relatively easy to get lost in the numbers and over-whelming multitudes ...By ErinIn just under 250 pages; Doris L. Bergen investigates various aspects of the Holocaust in a concise and understandable manner for those just beginning their studies on its history. This addition to the subject matter not only serves as a textbook of important dates and events throughout Hitler’s regime; but it is also a narrative with details from personal stories and accounts. She gives life and voice to those who underwent unimaginable anguish and presents it in a compassionate yet academic manner. This is especially noteworthy because in the study of history; it is relatively easy to get lost in the numbers and over-whelming multitudes of stories and experiences. Bergen reminds us as readers that we cannot quantify pain and that we should not approach this particular subject by debating who suffered more. In that sense; she goes beyond the call of duty required from a textbook and is able to find a balance in such a raw topic.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Overview of the HolocaustBy Samuel S.The author provides a very thorough overview of the Holocaust in WWII; and a brief history of Hitler's rise to power in Germany. The images used in the book are powerful; and well implemented. Highly recommend this book for anyone looking to read more about the Holocaust; or for readers that are just starting to learn about it.
