Cultural Memory Studies: An International and Interdisciplinary Handbook

TitleCultural Memory Studies: An International and Interdisciplinary Handbook
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsAstrid Erll, Ansgar Nünning
Number of Pages453
PublisherWalter de Gruyter
CityBerlin
ISBN Number978-3-11-020726-2
Abstract

This handbook represents the interdisciplinary and international field of cultural memory studies for the first time in one volume. Articles by renowned international scholars offer readers a unique overview of the key concepts of cultural memory studies. The handbook not only documents current research in an unprecedented way; it also serves as a forum for bringing together approaches from areas as varied as sociology, political sciences, history, theology, literary studies, media studies, philosophy, psychology, and neurosciences.

Short TitleCultural Memory Studies