Guerres, Mémoire Et Histoire En Colombie

Resumen del Libro

In response to growing interest and the need to address the political administration of memory, this study explores the singular nature of the Colombian case in which the cult of memory is marked by a striking ambiguity: on the one hand, a long history of unresolved wars, while, on the other, the recurring practice of unlimited amnesties which nowadays come up against a universal demand of justice for war victims. Within this context, Colombias current situation is extremely interesting due to its tradition, exceptional with the Latin American context, of wars and violence. The study of Colombias tradition of war and violence should contribute to expanding comprehension regarding contemporary conflict. Our research is guided by the following questions : What are the marks to be seen in our national history? How are they incorporated into our language? How do we represent them and how do they condition the present? What restrictions does the universalization of the way memory is addressed impose on our own memory?