The Guilt of Nations - by Elazar Barkan (Paperback)

The Guilt of Nations is a groundbreaking book that explores the global politics of restitution from 1945 to present-day Bosnia.

This comprehensive and interdisciplinary work traces instances of historical crimes, such as incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, sexual abuse of "comfort women" by Japanese soldiers, and recent controversy over Swiss banks and Nazi Germany.

The book provides a detailed catalog of various groups' past and present claims for restitution and offers a theoretical consideration of the idea's practicality and morality. With a clear writing style and even-handed accounts, The Guilt of Nations is an excellent book for graduate and undergraduate courses on large-scale violence.

This book will no doubt take its place as the starting point for a full understanding of these highly complex issues. The author, Elazar Barkan, is chair of the Cultural Studies Department and associate professor of history at Claremont Graduate University, providing expertise in the field of restitution and historical crimes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the global politics of restitution and its moral implications.

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