Author Description
Introduction -- Commemorating The Past And The Evolution Of Concepts In Memory Studies -- Rwandan Narratives And Rwandan Pasts -- Shaping The Emergence And Evolution Of The Genocide Master Narrative -- Imprinting The Land With The Materials Of Memory -- Localizing Commemoration And Individual Responses To The Master Narrative -- Expressing Memory After Genocide: The Art Of Commemoration -- The Media, Commemoration, And The Enforcement Of The Master Narrative -- Conclusion: The Malleability Of Memory And Reflections On The Future Of Knowledge Production On Rwanda And In Memory Studies. David Mwambari. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mi Available Via World Wide Web.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates how the construction and enforcement of a master narrative regarding the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda shapes collective memory and national identity. David Mwambari, a scholar specializing in African studies and conflict, utilizes a multidisciplinary framework to analyze how state-sanctioned commemoration practices interact with individual experiences and local interpretations of history. The book argues that memory is not static but is actively curated through land, media, and artistic expression to serve specific political and social objectives.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the evolution of memory studies concepts within the Rwandan context.
- Examination of the role of media and physical landscapes in enforcing official narratives.
- Case studies on individual responses to state-led commemoration efforts.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a comprehensive chronological history of the 1994 genocide itself.
- It does not focus on international legal proceedings or the judicial aftermath of the conflict.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in the field of African studies and transitional justice identify this work as a significant contribution to understanding the intersection of state power and historical memory. Readers frequently note the academic rigor and the nuanced approach the author takes when examining the complexities of post-conflict identity formation.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190942312
ISBN-13:
9780190942311
History
Collective memory
Genocide
Rwanda
Sociology
Memory Studies