Experiencing 11 November 2018: Commemoration and the First World War Centenary

This book explores commemorative events on Armistice Day 2018, arguing that we need to move beyond discourse and narrative to understand what commemoration does socially, politically, and culturally. It features 15 case studies from ten countries, demonstrating that a new conceptualization of commemoration is needed that attends to how it feels.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In a captivating collection of international and interdisciplinary research, this book delves into commemorative events that took place around the world on November 11, 2018, marking the centenary of Armistice Day, the conclusion of the First World War. It posits that we must transcend mere discourse, narrative, and the representation of historical events to grasp the profound impact of commemoration on society, politics, and culture. By adopting an experiential reframing, the book emphasizes the significance of sensory, affective, and emotional feelings in collectively understanding shared histories and, through them, forming shared identities. The volume showcases 15 compelling case studies from ten countries, each offering unique insights into various settings and national contexts specific to the First World War. Collectively, these chapters illustrate the need for a new conceptualization of commemoration that prioritizes the emotional experience.

In a captivating collection of international and interdisciplinary research, this book delves into commemorative events that took place around the world on November 11, 2018, marking the centenary of Armistice Day, the conclusion of the First World War. It posits that we must transcend mere discourse, narrative, and the representation of historical events to grasp the profound impact of commemoration on society, politics, and culture. By adopting an experiential reframing, the book emphasizes the significance of sensory, affective, and emotional feelings in collectively understanding shared histories and, through them, forming shared identities. The volume showcases 15 compelling case studies from ten countries, each offering unique insights into various settings and national contexts specific to the First World War. Collectively, these chapters illustrate the need for a new conceptualization of commemoration that prioritizes the emotional experience.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367619954