Maja Zehfuss Bücher

German memories of the Second World War are controversial, and they are used to justify different positions on the use of military force. In this book, Maja Zehfuss studies the articulation of memories in novels in order to discuss and challenge arguments deployed in political and public debate. She explores memories that have generated considerable controversy, such as the flight and expulsion of Germans from the East, the bombing of German cities and the 'liberation' of Germany in 1945. She shows how memory retrospectively produces a past while claiming merely to invoke it, drawing attention to the complexities and contradictions within how truth, ethics, emotion, subjectivity and time are conceptualised. Zehfuss argues that the tensions and uncertainties revealed raise political questions that must be confronted, beyond the safety net of knowledge. This is a compelling book which pursues an original approach in exploring the politics of invocations of memory.

The book critiques constructivist theories in international relations, asserting that these frameworks hinder responsible action. It delves into the implications of these theories on global politics and encourages a reevaluation of how we approach international responsibility and ethics. Through a rigorous analysis, the author challenges prevailing assumptions and advocates for a more accountable perspective in international discourse.

Global Politics: A New Introduction is an innovative new textbook that provides a new way of teaching and learning about world politics.