Robert Cribb et al., "Detention Camps in Asia: The Conditions of Confinement in Modern Asian History" (Brill, 2022)
New Books in East Asian Studies
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Detention Camps: A Comparative Analysis
This chapter compares detention camps in East Asia with Nazi extermination camps, emphasizing differences in mortality rates and purposes. It examines the function of camps as tools of oppression under authoritarian regimes and discusses contrasting theoretical frameworks for understanding their implications. Additionally, the chapter addresses the aftermath faced by former detainees and the complexities surrounding compensation and discrimination in their post-camp lives.
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