Researching Memory and Identity in Russia and Eastern Europe: Interdisciplinary Methodologies

This book provides a collection of innovative methodological approaches to Memory Studies in Russia and Eastern Europe, exploring the relationship between memory and identity and the diverse ways in which historical narratives emerge from these states' efforts to create new pasts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into innovative methodological approaches to Memory Studies in Russia and Eastern Europe, offering invaluable insights into the complex interplay between memory and identity. Spanning twelve chapters, the book provides a multidisciplinary exploration of how history is employed to shape, reinforce, and reinvent national and group identities. Through a rigorous analysis, it sheds light on the role of researchers and the impact of methodology, addressing pressing challenges such as the subjectivity of remembrance, the dynamics between reception and production of discourse, and the inclusion of marginalized perspectives. By examining countries with highly politicized pasts, including Serbia, Ukraine, Poland, Russia, and the Baltic States, the volume uncovers the diverse and often conflicting ways in which historical narratives emerge from these states' efforts to construct new pasts that shape their respective visions for the future. This insightful exploration has far-reaching ramifications not only within this region but also beyond, contributing to our understanding of the complex dynamics shaping societies and cultures.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030999131
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022