How Societies Remember
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How Societies Remember
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Author : Paul Connerton
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1989-11-02
How Societies Remember written by Paul Connerton and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-11-02 with Design categories.
In treating memory as a cultural rather than an individual faculty, this book provides an account of how bodily practices are transmitted in, and as, traditions. Most studies of memory as a cultural faculty focus on written, or inscribed transmissions of memories. Paul Connerton, on the other hand, concentrates on bodily (or incorporated) practices, and so questions the currently dominant idea that literary texts may be taken as a metaphor for social practices generally. The author argues that images of the past and recollected knowledge of the past are conveyed and sustained by ritual performances and that performative memory is bodily. Bodily social memory is an essential aspect of social memory, but it is an aspect which has until now been badly neglected. An innovative study, this work should be of interest to researchers into social, political and anthropological thought as well as to graduate and undergraduate students.
How Societies Remember
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Author : Paul Connerton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
How Societies Remember written by Paul Connerton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Memory categories.
In treating memory as a cultural rather than an individual faculty, this book provides an account of how practices of a non-inscribed kind are transmitted in, and as, traditions. Most studies of memory as a cultural faculty focus on inscribed transmissions of memories. Connerton, on the other hand, concentrates on incorporated practices, and so questions the currently dominant idea that literary texts may be taken as a metaphor for social practices generally. The author argues that images of the past and recollected knowledge of the past are conveyed and sustained by ritual performances and that performative memory is bodily. Bodily social memory is an essential aspect of social memory, but it is an aspect which has up till now been badly neglected. An innovative study, this work should be of interest to researchers into social, political and anthropological thought as well as to graduate and undergraduate student. -- from back cover.
How Societies Remember
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Author : Paul Connerton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-02
How Societies Remember written by Paul Connerton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02 with Costume categories.
Most studies of memory as a cultural faculty focus on written practices and how they are transmitted. This study concentrates on incorporated practices and provides an account of how these things are transmitted in and as traditions. The author argues that images and recollected knowledge of the past are conveyed and sustained by ritual performances, and that performative memory is bodily. This is an essential aspect of social memory that until now has been badly neglected.
How Modernity Forgets
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Author : Paul Connerton
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2009-07-30
How Modernity Forgets written by Paul Connerton and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-30 with Social Science categories.
Why are we sometimes unable to remember events, places and objects? This concise overview explores the concept of 'forgetting', and how modern society affects our ability to remember things. It takes ideas from Francis Yates classic work, The Art of Memory, which viewed memory as being dependent on stability, and argues that today's world is full of change, making 'forgetting' characteristic of contemporary society. We live our lives at great speed; cities have become so enormous that they are unmemorable; consumerism has become disconnected from the labour process; urban architecture has a short life-span; and social relationships are less clearly defined - all of which has eroded the foundations on which we build and share our memories. Providing a profound insight into the effects of modern society, this book is a must-read for anthropologists, sociologists, psychologists and philosophers, as well as anyone interested in social theory and the contemporary western world.
The Spirit Of Mourning
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Author : Paul Connerton
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2011-09-29
The Spirit Of Mourning written by Paul Connerton and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-29 with Social Science categories.
How is the memory of traumatic events, such as genocide and torture, inscribed within human bodies? In this book, Paul Connerton discusses social and cultural memory by looking at the role of mourning in the production of histories and the reticence of silence across many different cultures. In particular he looks at how memory is conveyed in gesture, bodily posture, speech and the senses – and how bodily memory, in turn, becomes manifested in cultural objects such as tattoos, letters, buildings and public spaces. It is argued that memory is more cultural and collective than it is individual. This book will appeal to researchers and students in anthropology, linguistic anthropology, sociology, social psychology and philosophy.
The Echoes Of Time How Societies Remember And Forget
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Author : S Williams
language : en
Publisher: NFT Publishing
Release Date : 2025-04-15
The Echoes Of Time How Societies Remember And Forget written by S Williams and has been published by NFT Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-15 with Social Science categories.
In an era defined by rapid cultural shifts and the pervasive influence of digital media, understanding how societies construct, preserve, and reinterpret collective memory has never been more critical. This thought-provoking exploration delves into the intricate mechanisms behind historical documentation, societal behaviors, and cross-cultural narratives that shape our shared past. From the psychology of remembrance to the anthropology of history, this work unravels how national identity is forged and public perception molded through memory. The book confronts pressing challenges such as historical revisionism, systemic neglect, and the erasure of marginalized voices, offering actionable solutions rooted in education and policy reform. It examines innovative trends like digital archives, virtual reality recreations of historical events, and crowdsourced storytelling—tools designed to enhance accuracy, accessibility, and inclusivity in preserving our heritage. Ethical considerations are at the forefront, addressing debates on equitable access, the politics of remembrance, and the impact of selective forgetting. Legal frameworks governing historical preservation are outlined alongside proposals for accountability and representation, ensuring fairness and respect for universal values. Drawing on insights from sociology, psychology, anthropology, and Kantian ethics, this comprehensive study emphasizes trust, inclusivity, and long-term benefits for individuals and communities alike. By integrating diverse perspectives into broader social narratives, this book envisions a future where collective memory reflects the richness of human experience without compromising ethical principles. Whether you're exploring indigenous collective memory, the role of authoritarian regimes in shaping history, or cutting-edge innovations in memory preservation, this work provides a roadmap toward inclusive remembrance and a deeper understanding of humanity's shared legacy.
On Collective Memory
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Author : Maurice Halbwachs
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2020-05-21
On Collective Memory written by Maurice Halbwachs and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-21 with Social Science categories.
How do we use our mental images of the present to reconstruct our past? Maurice Halbwachs (1877-1945) addressed this question for the first time in his work on collective memory, which established him as a major figure in the history of sociology. This volume, the first comprehensive English-language translation of Halbwach's writings on the social construction of memory, fills a major gap in the literature on the sociology of knowledge. Halbwachs' primary thesis is that human memory can only function within a collective context. Collective memory, Halbwachs asserts, is always selective; various groups of people have different collective memories, which in turn give rise to different modes of behavior. Halbwachs shows, for example, how pilgrims to the Holy Land over the centuries evoked very different images of the events of Jesus' life; how wealthy old families in France have a memory of the past that diverges sharply from that of the nouveaux riches; and how working class construction of reality differ from those of their middle-class counterparts. With a detailed introduction by Lewis A. Coser, this translation will be an indispensable source for new research in historical sociology and cultural memory. Lewis A. Coser is Distinguished Professor of Sociology Emeritus at the State University of New York and Adjunct Professor of Sociology at Boston College.
The Collective Memory Reader
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Author : Jeffrey K. Olick
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-01-21
The Collective Memory Reader written by Jeffrey K. Olick and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-21 with Social Science categories.
In the last few decades, there are few concepts that have rivaled "collective memory" for attention in the humanities and social sciences. Indeed, use of the term has extended far beyond scholarship to the realm of politics and journalism, where it has appeared in speeches at the centers of power and on the front pages of the world's leading newspapers. Seen by scholars in numerous fields as a hallmark characteristic of our age, an idea crucial for understanding our present social, political, and cultural conditions, collective memory now guides inquiries into diverse, though connected, phenomena. Nevertheless, there remains a great deal of confusion about the meaning, origin, and implication of the term and the field of inquiry it underwrites. The Collective Memory Reader presents, organizes, and evaluates past work and contemporary contributions on collective memory. Combining seminal texts, hard-to-find classics, previously untranslated references, and contemporary landmarks, it will serve as a key reference in the field. In addition to a thorough introduction, which outlines a useful past for contemporary memory studies, The Collective Memory Reader includes five sections-Precursors and Classics; History, Memory, and Identity; Power, Politics, and Contestation; Media and Modes of Transmission; Memory, Justice, and the Contemporary Epoch-comprising ninety-one texts. A short editorial essay introduces each of the sections, while brief capsules frame each of the selected texts. An indispensable guide, The Collective Memory Reader is at once a definitive entry point into the field for students and an essential resource for scholars.
Memory History Forgetting
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Author : Paul Ricoeur
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2009-01-01
Memory History Forgetting written by Paul Ricoeur and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
Why do major historical events such as the Holocaust occupy the forefront of the collective consciousness, while profound moments such as the Armenian genocide, the McCarthy era, and France's role in North Africa stand distantly behind? Is it possible that history "overly remembers" some events at the expense of others? A landmark work in philosophy, Paul Ricoeur's Memory, History, Forgetting examines this reciprocal relationship between remembering and forgetting, showing how it affects both the perception of historical experience and the production of historical narrative. Memory, History, Forgetting, like its title, is divided into three major sections. Ricoeur first takes a phenomenological approach to memory and mnemonical devices. The underlying question here is how a memory of present can be of something absent, the past. The second section addresses recent work by historians by reopening the question of the nature and truth of historical knowledge. Ricoeur explores whether historians, who can write a history of memory, can truly break with all dependence on memory, including memories that resist representation. The third and final section is a profound meditation on the necessity of forgetting as a condition for the possibility of remembering, and whether there can be something like happy forgetting in parallel to happy memory. Throughout the book there are careful and close readings of the texts of Aristotle and Plato, of Descartes and Kant, and of Halbwachs and Pierre Nora. A momentous achievement in the career of one of the most significant philosophers of our age, Memory, History, Forgetting provides the crucial link between Ricoeur's Time and Narrative and Oneself as Another and his recent reflections on ethics and the problems of responsibility and representation. “His success in revealing the internal relations between recalling and forgetting, and how this dynamic becomes problematic in light of events once present but now past, will inspire academic dialogue and response but also holds great appeal to educated general readers in search of both method for and insight from considering the ethical ramifications of modern events. . . . It is indeed a master work, not only in Ricoeur’s own vita but also in contemporary European philosophy.”—Library Journal “Ricoeur writes the best kind of philosophy—critical, economical, and clear.”— New York Times Book Review