Memory and the Impact of Political Transformation in Public Space

by Daniel J. Walkowitz

Memory and the Impact of Political Transformation in Public Space explores the effects of major upheavals--wars, decolonization, and other social and economic changes--on the ways in which public histories are presented around the world. Examining issues related to public memory in twelve countries, the histories collected here cut across political, cultural, and geographic divisions. At the same time, by revealing recurring themes and concerns,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822333643
• ISBN13: 9780822333647
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.3"