History and Popular Memory: The Power of Story in Moments of Crisis

by Paul A. Cohen

Book Overview

When people experience a traumatic event, such as war or the threat of annihilation, they often turn to history for stories that promise a positive outcome to their suffering. During World War II, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231166362
• ISBN13: 9780231166362
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher