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Specters of War: The Battle of Mourning in Postconflict Central America

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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Ignacio SarmientoPublish date:2025-03-11Pages:296
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Arizona PressISBN-13:9780816554287ISBN-10:816554285UPC:9780816554287Book Category:Literary Criticism, History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Caribbean & Latin American, Latin America, Violence in SocietyBook Topic:Central AmericaSize:9.10 x 6.00 x 1.00 inchesWeight:1.142Product ID:SCBYVTY32X

Specters of War explores mourning practices in postwar Central America, particularly in El Salvador and Guatemala. Ignacio Sarmiento delves into the intricate dynamics of grieving through an interdisciplinary lens, analyzing expressions of mourning in literature, theater, and sites of memory. At the heart of this analysis is the contention over who has the right to mourn, how mourning is performed, and who is included in this process. Sarmiento reveals mourning not as a private affair but as a battleground where different societal factions vie for the possibility of grieving the dead.

Through meticulous research and theoretical nuance, Specters of War sheds light on the politics of mourning in postconflict societies. Sarmiento argues that mourning is not merely a personal experience but a deeply political act intertwined with power struggles and societal divisions. From victims of state terrorism to military elites, various groups engage in a complex dance of grief, revealing the fraught nature of public mourning in postwar Central America. By examining cultural artifacts and memorialization projects, Sarmiento uncovers the multifaceted nature of mourning and its implications for memory, justice, and reconciliation.

This groundbreaking work is essential reading for scholars, students, and professionals interested in Central American history and culture, as well as post-authoritarian societies. Specters of War promises to deepen our understanding of postwar Central America and the legacy of loss in shaping collective identities and narratives of the past.

Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Arizona PressISBN-13:9780816554287ISBN-10:816554285UPC:9780816554287Book Category:Literary Criticism, History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Caribbean & Latin American, Latin America, Violence in SocietyBook Topic:Central AmericaSize:9.10 x 6.00 x 1.00 inchesWeight:1.142Product ID:SCBYVTY32X
Ignacio Sarmiento is an associate professor of Central American and Transborder studies at the California State University, Northridge. His research focuses on postwar Central America and the Central American diaspora.



Publisher: University of Arizona Press

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