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Abstract
In his inaugural lecture Peter Keppy explores, at the intersection of anthropology and history, the cultural diversity and representation of trauma experiences in the aftermath of mass political violence: interstate wars, civil wars and state repression. Thanks to humanities and social sciences scientists, psychological suffering is now understood more broadly than from a purely medical perspective. Literary fiction and audiovisual expressions that we associate with popular culture offer a unique insight into local imaginations and interpretations of suffering. Postcolonial Southeast Asia, Indonesia in particular, constitute Keppy's research field in decoding the language of mental trauma. Using three examples, including an analysis of an Indonesian feature film from the 1950s about the return of freedom fighters to society, he illustrates complex moral dilemmas and emotions.
| Translated title of the contribution | Eras of Madness: Mass violence and trauma representations |
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| Original language | Dutch |
| Publisher | Radboud University |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Place of Publication | Nijmegen |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- political violence; war; mental trauma; human rights; post-colonial Southeast Asia
Activities
- 1 Talk or presentation
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Tijden van waanzin: Massaal geweld en representaties van trauma
Peter Keppy (Keynote speaker)
12 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Academic