This book explores the memory and representation of genocide as they affect individuals
communities and families and artistic representations. It brings together a variety of
disciplines from public health to philosophy anthropology to architecture offering readers
interdisciplinary and international insights into one of the most important challenges in the
21st century. The book begins by describing the definitions and concepts of genocide from
historical and philosophical perspectives. Next it reviews memories of genocide in bodies and
in societies as well as genocide in memory through lives mental health and transgenerational
effects. The book also examines the ways genocide has affected artistic works. From poetry to
film photography to theatre it explores a range of artistic approaches to help demonstrate
the heterogeneity of representations. This book provides a comprehensive and wide-ranging
assessment of the many ways genocide has been remembered and represented. It presents an ideal
foundation for understanding genocide and possibly preventing it from occurring again.
