Affect and Belonging in Political Uses of the Past

Drawing on data from museums, heritage sites, news articles, political speeches, manifestos, and digital media, Farrell-Banks demonstrates how a connection with a shared past can move people emotionally and give them the confidence to engage in political action. The book explores how heritage and the past move in time and space, shaping political beliefs and actions in the present. It calls attention to the political responsibilities of heritage work and highlights the potential for the past to be used as a potent political tool. The book combines critical heritage studies, critical discourse, memory studies, and political theory to offer new approaches to interdisciplinary studies within heritage.

Format: Hardback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on a wealth of data from museums, heritage sites, news articles, political speeches, manifestos, and digital media platforms like Twitter, Farrell-Banks vividly illustrates how a connection with a shared past can evoke deep emotional responses and empower individuals to take political action. The book delves into the dynamic nature of heritage and the past, exploring how it shapes political beliefs and actions in the present. It serves as a timely intervention, raising awareness of the political responsibilities associated with heritage work, particularly when these same heritage narratives are employed to promote division. Introducing the concept of the "moving moment," a framework for researching and understanding the uses of the past, the book showcases how the past transforms into a powerful political tool. By combining critical heritage studies, critical discourse analysis, memory studies, and political theory, Farrell-Banks offers innovative approaches to interdisciplinary studies within the field of heritage. Affect and Belonging in Political Uses of the Past is a must-read for academics and students engaged in the study of heritage, memory, politics, history, and media, providing valuable insights and perspectives on the complex interplay between the past and contemporary political landscapes.

Weight: 510g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032112619