Uncover the powerful ways societies narrate collective suffering and trauma. Elizabeth Butler Breese’s insightful study delves into the cultural and social construction of trauma, analyzing how historical crises are remembered and made meaningful. Gain a deeper understanding of collective memory, identity, and the enduring impact of shared pain through compelling global case studies. This crucial text is essential for students and professionals in sociology, cultural studies, psychology, and anyone interested in the profound social impact of collective trauma. Explore the sociology of suffering and its cultural narratives.