Disappearances

Author : Emily Bain Murphy
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781328699008

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The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy Pdf

What if the ordinary things in life suddenly…disappeared? Aila Quinn’s mother, Juliet, has always been a mystery: vibrant yet guarded, she keeps her secrets beyond Aila’s reach. When Juliet dies, Aila and her younger brother Miles are sent to live in Sterling, a rural town far from home—and the place where Juliet grew up. Sterling is a place with mysteries of its own. A place where the experiences that weave life together—scents of flowers and food, reflections from mirrors and lakes, even the ability to dream—vanish every seven years. No one knows what caused these “Disappearances,” or what will slip away next. But Sterling always suspected that Juliet Quinn was somehow responsible—and Aila must bear the brunt of their blame while she follows the chain of literary clues her mother left behind. As the next Disappearance nears, Aila begins to unravel the dual mystery of why the Disappearances happen and who her mother truly was. One thing is clear: Sterling isn’t going to hold on to anyone's secrets for long before it starts giving them up.

Author : Howard Frank Mosher
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0618694064

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Disappearances by Howard Frank Mosher Pdf

Winner of the New England Book Award. In this coming-of-age story, Wild Bill Bonhomme, and his larger-than-life father, Quebec Bill, encounter a cast of wild characters--and live out magical escapades as they carve their way into legend with their whiskey-smuggling exploits along the Vermont-Canada border in 1932.

Author : Silvana Mandolessi,Katia Olalde Rico
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000539479

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Disappearances in Mexico by Silvana Mandolessi,Katia Olalde Rico Pdf

This volume presents an interdisciplinary analysis of the practice of disappearances in Mexico, from the period of the so-called ‘dirty war’ to the current crisis of disappearances associated with the country’s ‘war on drugs’, during which more than 80,000 people have disappeared. The volume brings together contributions by distinguished scholars from Mexico, Argentina and Europe, who focus their chapters on four broad axes of enquiry. In Part I, chapters examine the phenomenon of disappearances in its historical and present-day forms, and the struggles for memory around the disappeared in Mexico with reference to Argentina. Part II addresses the political dimensions of disappearances, focusing on the specificities that this practice acquires in the context of the counterinsurgency struggle of the 1970s and the so-called ‘war on drugs’. The third section situates the issue within the framework of human rights law by examining the conceptual and legal aspects of disappearances. The final chapters explore the social movement of the relatives of the disappeared, showing how their search for disappeared loved ones involves bodily and affective experiences as well as knowledge production. The volume thus aims to further our understanding of the crisis of disappearances in Mexico without, however, losing sight of the historic origins of the phenomenon.

Author : María Fernanda Pérez Solla
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786423255

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Enforced Disappearances in International Human Rights by María Fernanda Pérez Solla Pdf

It was from Argentina, in the years 1976 to 1983, that the world heard the cries of the families of los desaparecidos, the disappeared--20,000 to 30,000 people made to vanish forever by official sleight of hand. In the years since, the scope and range of governmentally sanctioned kidnappings has spread exponentially, making enforced disappearances a truly global problem. This volume provides an in-depth legal investigation of involuntary disappearances as defined by national and international law. Beginning with a detailed discussion of what constitutes an enforced disappearance, it goes on to consider how various international organizations such as the United Nations view this problem. Using the Multiple Rights Approach, enforced disappearances are examined as a violation of internationally defined basic rights such as the right to personal freedom, the right to protection against torture and the right to a judicial remedy. Viewpoints of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the European System of Protection are scrutinized with special consideration regarding the international laws applicable to the problem. The availability (or lack thereof) of restitution and compensation for material damage, mental and physical anguish, and loss of opportunity is also addressed. Finally, the work considers the need for a comprehensive and coherent framework when dealing with enforced disappearances.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Human Rights Watch
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Algeria - Time for Reckoning : Enforced Disappearances in Algeria by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sabrina Villenave
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000528305

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Disappearances and Police Killings in Contemporary Brazil by Sabrina Villenave Pdf

The book offers an interdisciplinary qualitative study of the history of policing in Brazil and its colonial underpinnings, providing theoretical accounts of the relationship between biopolitics, space, and race, and post-colonial/decolonial work on the state, violence, and the production of disposable political subjects. Focused empirically on contemporary (1985-2015) police killings and disappearances in favelas, particularly in Rio de Janeiro, the books argues that the invisibility of this phenomenon is the product of a colonial mindset – one that has persisted throughout Brazil’s experience of both dictatorship and re-democratisation and is traceable to the legacies of the Portuguese empire and the plantation system implemented. Analysing the development of the police as a colonial mechanism of social control, Villenave shows how the "war on drugs" reproduces this same colonial logic and renders some, overwhelmingly black, lives disposable and thus vulnerable to unchecked police brutality and death. It will be of interest to students and scholars of international politics and also contributes to critical security studies, postcolonial and de-colonial thought, global politics, the politics of Latin America and political geography.

Author : Iain Guest
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1990-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 0812213130

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Behind the Disappearances by Iain Guest Pdf

Drawing on confidential Argentinian documents and memoranda, Behind the Disappearances documents a seven-year diplomatic war by one of the twentieth century's most brutal regimes. It relates how, starting in 1976, Argentina's military government tried to cripple the UN's human rights machinery in an effort to prevent international condemnation of its policy of disappearances. Initially this attempt succeeded, but in 1980—with encouragement from the Carter administration—UN officials regained the initiative and created a special working group on disappearances that rejuvenated the UN's efforts. This progress was abruptly halted in 1981 when the Reagan administration sided with the Argentinian regime. The result, claims the author, not only undercut the UN's actions against disappearances but also weakened its chances of playing a positive role in aiding Latin America's transition from dictatorship to democracy.

Author : Human Rights Watch
Publisher : Human Rights Watch
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Last Seen...:continued "disappearances" in Chechnya by Human Rights Watch Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on International Organizations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Abduction
ISBN : UCR:31210014946691

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Human Rights and the Phenomenon of Disappearances by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on International Organizations Pdf

"This book offers solutions to the challenges of storage and manipulation of a variety of media types providing data placement techniques, scheduling methods, caching techniques and emerging characteristics of multimedia information. Academicians, students, professionals and practitioners in the multimedia industry will benefit from this ground-breaking publication"--Provided by publisher.

Author : United Nations Department of General Assembly and Conference Management
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210578356

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Report of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances by United Nations Department of General Assembly and Conference Management Pdf

This is the official Record of the Report of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances on the Fifth session (4–15 November 2013) and the Sixth session (17–28 March 2014)

Author : Emilio Crenzel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136638855

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The Memory of the Argentina Disappearances by Emilio Crenzel Pdf

This book is an examination of the history of the Nunca Más report issued by Argentina’s National Commission on the Disappearance of Persons established to investigate the disappearances perpetrated by state in the 1970s. Given the canonical nature of Nunca Más, it sheds light on Argentina’s social memory of its violent past.

Author : United Nations
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210045834

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Report of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances by United Nations Pdf

This is the annual report submitted to the General Assembly by the Committee on Enforced Disappearances covering its thirteenth (4-15 September 2017) and fourteenth (22 May-1 June 2018) sessions.

Author : ANONYMOUS
Publisher : THE PUBLISHER
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Bermuda Triangle: A History Of Disappearances And The Search For Answers by ANONYMOUS Pdf

Discover the mysterious and intriguing history of the fabled Bermuda Triangle in this captivating book. Unveiling the legends, disappearances, and unsolved enigmas surrounding this infamous stretch of ocean, the narrative delves into the origins, myths, and early disappearances that have perpetuated its mystique. From the vanishing of Flight 19 and the USS Cyclops to the unexplained phenomena witnessed by sailors and pilots, the book explores the famous disappearances that have perplexed researchers for decades. As the chapters unfold, readers are introduced to various theories and explanations, ranging from magnetic anomalies to time warps and alien activity. Scientific investigations and projects, such as Project Magnet and The Hutchinson Effect, shed light on possible explanations, while conspiracy theories and government cover-ups weave an intriguing web of secrets. From accounts of paranormal encounters to survivor testimonies and maritime mysteries, the book navigates through the historical and cultural impact of the Bermuda Triangle. It explores its presence in literature, films, TV documentaries, and popular culture, as well as ongoing research, advancements in technology, and international collaborations in the quest for answers. Skeptics and debunkers offer rational explanations and critical analysis, challenging popular beliefs, whilst survivors' stories provide glimpses into the psychological impact of the Bermuda Triangle's mysteries. The book also explores supernatural and occult connections, environmental and geological factors, and the future of the ongoing investigation. Engaging and thought-provoking, this comprehensive exploration of the Bermuda Triangle invites readers to embrace the enigma, while seeking to unravel its secrets.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Human Rights Watch
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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"neither Among the Livingnor the Dead": State-sponsored "disappearances" in Algeria by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ibtisam Azem
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780815654834

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The Book of Disappearance by Ibtisam Azem Pdf

What if all the Palestinians in Israel simply disappeared one day? What would happen next? How would Israelis react? These unsettling questions are posed in Azem’s powerfully imaginative novel. Set in contemporary Tel Aviv forty eight hours after Israelis discover all their Palestinian neighbors have vanished, the story unfolds through alternating narrators, Alaa, a young Palestinian man who converses with his dead grandmother in the journal he left behind when he disappeared, and his Jewish neighbor, Ariel, a journalist struggling to understand the traumatic event. Through these perspectives, the novel stages a confrontation between two memories. Ariel is a liberal Zionist who is critical of the military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, but nevertheless believes in Israel’s project and its national myth. Alaa is haunted by his grandmother’s memories of being displaced from Jaffa and becoming a refugee in her homeland. Ariel’s search for clues to the secret of the collective disappearance and his reaction to it intimately reveal the fissures at the heart of the Palestinian question. The Book of Disappearance grapples with both the memory of loss and the loss of memory for the Palestinians. Presenting a narrative that is often marginalized, Antoon’s translation of the critically acclaimed Arabic novel invites English readers into the complex lives of Palestinians living in Israel.