Kim Sebastian Todzi – författare

This volume offers an introduction about theoretical concepts, forms, and the impact of genocidal violence. It thereby intends to serve as a source of texts that can be used in a variety of introductory courses on genocide and the violence that occurs during genocidal events in particular. It will consequently also offer a survey on debates and recent research about the history, sociology and psychology of violence.

Displacing and Displaying the Objects of Others is a thought-provoking collection that brings together a diverse range of contributions inspired by research from the "Hamburg’s (post-)colonial legacy" research center. The authors explore new perspectives in provenance research by situating it within the broader contexts of global history, colonial history, and postcolonial studies. This volume goes beyond simply tracing the origins of objects, considering the significant impact on the societies from which these objects originate. It also critically examines how these objects were used in collections and museums and how the process of musealization shaped collecting practices. With its multiperspective approach, Displacing and Displaying the Objects of Others encourages readers to reflect on the deep connections between past and present and to consider responsible ways of engaging with colonial collections.

This volume examines how Hamburg, Germany’s foremost port, became a central hub of colonial globalisation and how these entanglements continue to shape the city. It traces (post-)colonial memory across a wide spectrum of sites: imaginaries such as the figure of the “Hanseat”, economic and political institutions including the port itself and the Chamber of Commerce, major companies like the Woermann Group, scholarly and cultural venues such as the ethnological museum “Museum für Völkerkunde”, Hagenbeck’s zoo with its “Völkerschauen”, and monuments including the Bismarck statue. By analysing these sites of colonial history, (post-)colonial memory, and contestation the book demonstrates what colonialism meant for Hamburg - and how Hamburg shaped colonialism - offering a comprehensive account of the city’s place within the history and legacies of (post-)colonial globalisation.