Remembering Mass Violence breaks new ground in oral history; new media; and performance studies by exploring what is at stake when we attempt to represent war; genocide; and other violations of human rights in a variety of creative works. A model of community-university collaboration; it includes contributions from scholars in a wide range of disciplines; survivors of mass violence; and performers and artists who have created works based on these events.This anthology is global in focus; with essays on Africa; Asia; Europe; Latin America; and North America. At its core is a productive tension between public and private memory; a dialogue between autobiography and biography; and between individual experience and societal transformation. Remembering Mass Violence will appeal to oral historians; digital practitioners and performance-based artists around the world; as well researchers and activists involved in human rights research; migration studies; and genocide studies.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Will need to revisit Japan to see these sitesBy luvamiLets explore Japan is a brilliant a book by Speedy Publishing. It features some high quality; fantastic photos of notable temples and perhaps; not so well known attractions in Japan. I was blown away by these photos and even though; I spent three months in Japan (two in Niigata; one in Tokyo); it gave me a hankering to revisit again.The best thing about this book is that it enables a conversation starter for young children and adults alike. There are photos from the aptly named Golden Pavilion; which has the first two stories covered in actual gold. Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan; Another photo shows the cherry blossom tree; next to Mount Fuji. The Tokyo Imperial Palace where the Emperor resides. Todai-ji is one of the seven great temples of Japan famous for the Kamakura ; Buddha. I remember seeing a documentary about the snow monkeys which as far as I know only exist in Japan. The Tokyo Tower has a strong resemblance to the Eiffel Tower.I see this book as an educational tool for students and children. Hopefully; it will energize students to research these attractions and maybe one day go to Japan.This book was given to me at a discount for my unbiased and honest. If you find this review helpful; please click yes underneath. It would make my day. :)3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Impressive and Beautiful Japan seen through this Childrenrsquo;s travel guide; excellent material to discuss at home or schoolBy C. ROMEROThis book ldquo;Lets Explore Japan (Most Famous Attractions in Japan): Japan Travel Guiderdquo;; is part of the series collection Baby Professor ndash; Childrenrsquo;s Explore the World Books published by Speedy Publishing. This is a picture book with short references for each photograph or picture based on the idea that a child will easy remember the concept by just looking into the picture related to that concept taught.An excellent publication addressed to small children that can be used for teaching purposes and as a source to share a good lecture with your kids. As this is a book about exploring Japan by enriching the knowledge on geography for any reader; then it contains amazing full color; high detailed; photographs/pictures from The Temple of the Golden Pavillion (Zen Buddhist Temple) located in Kyoto; Mount Fuji (highest mountain in Japan); The Tokyo Imperial Palace located in Chiyoda; Tadai-ji Buddhist Temple located in the City of Nara; Jigokudani Monkey Park (Japanese Macaques) located in the valley of the Yokoyu-River; The Great Buddha of Kamakura and The Tokyo Tower. All of the places mentioned have a short description included on this book.As this book has beautiful; full colored; high detailed; photographs/pictures you may want to share with your kids and/or students as they can serve as point for further discussions or a way to develop language skill by promoting the children to express themselves about what they see and understand by looking at the photograph or picture.This book is also handy for anyone traveling with children to Japan as they will enjoy much more all the sightseeing places one may be visit during the trip.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good book. Beautiful pictures!By LisaMuranoI got this book for my 15 year old son who is in a Japanese club at school. Hes obsessed with Japan and its culture. He quite enjoyed reading it and was really impressed with the pictures. The pictures are beautiful; very clear. The details are thorough with describing the images. He didnt know several of the facts in the book and is excited to share this with his club! Its not a very long book but it is a good read. Were definitely recommending this book to his club.I received this item in exchange for an honest review. Experiences; opinions and photos are all mine.
