Ran Zwigenberg Knihy

This analysis explores Hiroshima's significance in shaping global memory surrounding the Holocaust and World War II. It delves into how the events of Hiroshima intertwine with broader themes of trauma, remembrance, and historical narrative, offering fresh perspectives on collective memory and its implications for understanding both tragedies. The work highlights the complexities of memory formation and its impact on contemporary discussions about war and peace.

In 1945, researchers began examining the psychological effects of the Hiroshima bombing, leading to a trans-Pacific network focused on understanding survivors' experiences. Ran Zwigenberg highlights the differing interpretations of trauma among researchers and victims, revealing that early studies often overlooked emotional suffering due to Cold War influences. He argues that the concept of trauma, particularly PTSD, may not apply universally, as cultural contexts shape the understanding of suffering. The book delves into the historical and scientific constraints affecting both researchers and victims.

An innovative examination of heritage politics in Japan, showing how castles have been used to re-invent and recapture competing versions of the pre- imperial past and project possibilities for Japan's future. The transformation of castles from symbols of Japan's martial spirit into cultural heritage sites charts changing understandings of the past.