Body Trade exposes myths surrounding the trade in heads; cannibalism; captive white women; the display of indigenous people in fairs and circuses; the stolen generations; the 'comfort' women and the making of the exotic/erotic body. This is a lively and intriguiung comtribution to the study of the postcolonial body.
#1735277 in Books 2011-11-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 1.00 x 6.00l; 1.32 #File Name: 0415882869342 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Insights into Treating TraumaBy PeteThis is a very engaging book that identifies the strengths that enable trauma survivors to go on to leadfull and meaningful lives. It can be helpful to therapists who treat survivors of various traumas including sexual abuse and physical violence.It can be helpful to families of survivors as well. This well researched book is based on extensive interviews with Holocaust survivors and their families-The timeliness of this research and the sensitivity to the survivors has lead to valuable insights and pays tribute to the survivors.I recommend this book very highly.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Must Read for Understanding How We Can Survive and Transcend TraumaBy Zieva KonvisserBased on 275 in-depth life histories with Holocaust survivors; their children and grandchildren; Transcending Trauma provides a comprehensive understanding and integrated model of coping and adaptation after extreme trauma that can be applied to a broad range of traumas and a diverse group of survivors. The book and accompanying CD of full-text life histories vividly describe how differences among survivor families and how they nurture and socialize children in the formative years helps to explain variations in adult coping and adaptation. The researchers thoroughly explore and describe protective and risk factors leading to resilience and vulnerability. Valuable insights and evidence are provided for the development of mental health interventions and social policies that could not only mitigate the negative effects of these horrific traumatic events; but also help foster more positive; long-term adaptations for all trauma survivors. What I most appreciate about the book and the integrated model it proposes is the holistic; systemic approach that is presented. The model is a most useful and thoughtful addition to current thinking on the intergenerational transmission of extreme trauma.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Important and Inspiring BookBy HilaryThis well-researched book; while about survivors of the Holocaust and their families; is really a book that informs us about those who survive extreme inhumanity. The message of the book; based on extensive research over 20 years with over 250 individuals; is that it is possible to lead a rich and rewarding life after enduring terror and brutality. Over one third of the survivors they interviewed went on to create family lives in which they and their children flourished. The book is based on in-depth interviewing and innovative data analysis. The researchers used a team approach throughout their decades project. The book reviews the most relevant literature for each topic. I highly recommend this book; which is a great achievement. I feel profoundly grateful to the authors for allowing themselves to be so deeply affected by the survivors' stories and working with them with such heart and integrity.
