Routledge - The Future of Testimony: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Marking the twentieth anniversary of the groundbreaking work Testimony, this collection brings together leading academics from various scholarly fields. This volume explores the meaning, use, and value of testimony within the realms of law and politics. It examines how testimony relates to other forms of writing, such as literature and poetry, and investigates its broader place in society. Readers will find analysis regarding testimony in relation to critical global developments. This includes the rise of Truth Commissions and the expansion of human rights discourse. The text also addresses the renewed cultural interest in perpetrators of violence and the commercial success of related narratives. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for those studying the intersection of law, literature, and social justice.