Memory, War and Trauma - Softcover

Hunt, Nigel C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052171625X ISBN 13: 9780521716253

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Many millions of people are affected by the trauma of war. Psychologists have a good understanding of how experiences of war impact on memory, but the significance of external environmental influences is often disregarded. 'Memory, War and Trauma' focuses on our understanding of the psychosocial impact of war in its broadest sense. Nigel C. Hunt argues that, in order to understand war trauma, it is critical to develop an understanding not only of the individual perspective but also of how societal and cultural factors impact on the outcome of an individual's experience. This is a compelling book which helps to demonstrate why some people suffer from post-traumatic stress while other people don't, and how narrative understanding is important to the healing process. Its multidisciplinary perspective will enable a deeper understanding of both individual traumatic stress and the structures of memory.

About this title

Book Description:

The traumatic experiences of war affect vast numbers of people. Memory, War and Trauma is a compelling book which argues that, if we wish to understand the psychological response to war, we have to take into account the social and cultural factors that impact on this response.

About the Author:

Nigel C. Hunt is an associate professor at the Institute of Work, Health and Organisations at the University of Nottingham. His main research area is traumatic stress, particularly but not solely in relation to war. Theoretically, he favours an interdisciplinary approach, and increasingly draws on narrative theory and method.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 052171625X
• ISBN 13: 9780521716253
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 244