Discover a groundbreaking exploration of psychological scars with *Colonial Trauma*. This insightful book, authored by Lazali and published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2021, delves deep into the psychosocial ramifications of colonial domination. At 272 pages, *Colonial Trauma* goes beyond conventional historical narratives, utilizing the pioneering concepts of Frantz Fanon to analyze how colonial history shapes the identities of contemporary postcolonial societies. With a focus on the French colonization of Algeria, Lazali draws upon her extensive clinical experience to highlight the pervasive impact of colonial trauma on individuals and communities. Many of her patients exhibit deep-seated issues directly linked to this colonial past, presenting a unique challenge in understanding and healing their psychological wounds. The book not only emphasizes how the renaming imposed by colonial powers distanced people from their cultural roots, but it also advocates for the reconstruction of these historical narratives to foster understanding and recovery. *Colonial Trauma* is crucial for anyone investigating the long-term effects of colonialism, making it an essential addition to your library. Explore the depths of your understanding of colonial history and its ongoing consequences.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509541034. Year: 2021. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 272.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509541034
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 272


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Colonial Trauma is a path-breaking account of the psychosocial effects of colonial domination. Following the work of Frantz Fanon, Lazali draws on historical materials as well as her own clinical experience as a psychoanalyst to shed new light on the ways in which the history of colonization leaves its traces on contemporary postcolonial selves.


Lazali found that many of her patients experienced difficulties that can only be explained as the effects of ścolonial traumať dating from the French colonization of Algeria and the postcolonial period. Many French feel weighed down by a colonial history that they are aware of but which they have not experienced directly. Many Algerians are traumatized by the way that the French colonial state imposed new names on people and the land, thereby severing the links with community, history, and genealogy and contributing to feelings of loss, abandonment, and injustice. Only by reconstructing this history and uncovering its consequences can we understand the impact of colonization and give individuals the tools to come to terms with their past.


By demonstrating the power of psychoanalysis to illuminate the subjective dimension of colonial domination, this book will be of great interest to anyone concerned with the long-term consequences of colonization and its aftermath.