A Cultural History of Memory

The Cultural History of Memory is a collection of 64 essays by 64 experts that explores how our understanding of memory has evolved over 2,500 years, influenced by politics, culture, philosophy, and science. The volumes cover different historical periods, including Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Early Modern Age, the Eighteenth Century, the Nineteenth Century, and the Long Twentieth Century, and address themes such as politics, time and space, media and technology, science and education, philosophy, religion and history, high culture and popular culture, society, remembering and forgetting. The series is available in print, as a digital library, and as individual volumes for academics and researchers.

Format: Multiple-component retail product
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Understanding memory has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 2,500 years, as explored by 64 esteemed experts in the comprehensive volumes of "A Cultural History of Memory." Spanning various historical periods, from antiquity to the long twentieth century, these volumes delve into the intricate interplay between politics, culture, philosophy, and science, shaping our collective memory in profound ways.

The volumes in this series situate our understanding of memory within diverse historical contexts, drawing upon art and science to trace the evolution of memory in Western society since antiquity. Each volume is meticulously edited by individual volume editors, ensuring coherence and facilitating ease of use. Chapter titles are standardized across all volumes, allowing readers to choose to explore specific periods or follow thematic threads across history by consulting relevant chapters in each of the six volumes.

The six volumes of "A Cultural History of Memory" cover a wide range of periods:

• Antiquity (800 BCE - 500 CE)
• Middle Ages (500 - 1450)
• Early Modern Age (1450 - 1700)
• Eighteenth Century (1700 - 1800)
• Nineteenth Century (1800 - 1900)
• Long Twentieth Century (1900 - 2000+).

These volumes explore a diverse array of themes, including politics, time and space, media and technology, science and education, philosophy, religion and history, high culture and popular culture, society, remembering, and forgetting. With an approximate page extent of 1,728 pages and approximately 300 illustrations, each volume offers a rich and comprehensive exploration of memory in different historical contexts.

The series includes a series preface, introduction, notes on contributors, bibliography, and index, providing valuable resources for scholars and researchers. Whether acquired as printed hardcover sets for libraries or as digital editions for personal use, "A Cultural History of Memory" serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex and evolving nature of memory in human history.

ISBN-13: 9781350408654