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Jan Borowicz, "Perverse Memory and the Holocaust: A Psychoanalytic Understanding of Polish Bystanders" (Routledge, 2024)

New Books in Psychology

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Denial and Memory: Reflections on Humanitarian Crises

This chapter examines the motivations behind the author's exploration of denial and disavowal in the context of humanitarian crises, particularly at the Polish-Belarusian border. It draws unsettling parallels to the Holocaust while discussing societal attitudes towards immigration and moral responsibilities. By incorporating psychoanalytic perspectives, the chapter highlights the complexities of historical trauma, collective memory, and the psychological mechanisms of denial surrounding atrocities.

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