Following the terrorist attacks in November 2015, researchers in the humanities and social sciences took unprecedented action. What studies were carried out? What knowledge have these studies produced? In an effort to answer these questions, we present four investigations, accessible in English via QR codes that can be scanned in the exhibition, and a film with English subtitles.
Better understanding post-trauma so as better to treat it
What are the mechanisms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? What avenues are there for better treating it? Research undertaken after 2015 has enabled us to better answer these questions.
Investigation by Isabelle Bellin
Antiterrorism through the prism of the social sciences
In order to respond to terrorism, the French authorities have rolled out a wide range of measures. A subject of interest to political scientists, lawyers and sociologists alike.
Investigation by Natacha Scheidhauer
After 13 November: sharing memories and science
Ten years after the attacks, the victims, their families, associations and researchers share their stories. This film looks at how society and the scientific community responded to the trauma, built a collective memory and sought to understand the impact of these events on our lives.
