Memory Politics, Identity and Conflict

Historical Memory as a Variable

Autor*innen

• Zheng Wang

Parameter

• 102 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Focusing on the methodology of researching historical memory, this book examines its role in shaping political action and social movements. It explores the interplay between historical memory and national identity, highlighting how contested memories can fuel nationalism and international conflict. By integrating theories from various fields, the author presents analytic frameworks for categorizing and measuring the effects of historical memory. Additionally, it discusses research tools such as public opinion polls and monuments to investigate memory's functions in society.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Hardcover