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Creating Memorials, Building Identities: The Politics Of Memory In The Black Atlantic (Liverpool Studies In International Slaver
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The Book Is Not Restricted By Geographical Strictures Like Many Studies But Includes Work On European, Caribbean, African And North American Examples Of Memorialisation.The Book Ranges Across Chronologies Including Case Studies On All Centuries From The 18Th To The 21St And Often Mixing Chronologies Within The Case Studies Themselves.The Book Is Determinedly Interdisciplinary Ranging Across Music, Visual Arts, Literature, Museum And Film Studies Allowing For A Dynamic Range Of Examples To Be Brought Forward And Juxtaposed Making It A More Interesting Study Than Many Heretofore Discussions Of Memorialisation.It Uses The Latest Theories In The Study Of Memory By Black Atlantic And French Philosophers And Melds Them With The Authors' Own Development Of A Theory Of Guerrilla Memorialisation Which Is Followed Through A Number Of The Case Studies.It Follows On From The Work Of Marcus Wood And Paul Gilroy To Discuss The Complex Issue Of Representation And The Black Body In The Wake Of The Horrors Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade Using The Work Of Contemporary Artists To Analyse The Limits And Potentialities Of Representation In The Wake Of Catastrophe.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Creating Memorials, Building Identities'? A: The book investigates memorials and monuments to slavery throughout the African diaspora, with a particular emphasis on Europe, exploring both physical monuments and cultural practices of remembering and forgetting.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Alan Rice.
- Q: What types of case studies are included in the book? A: The case studies range from the 18th to the 21st century and include locations such as Senegal, Montserrat, Manchester, and Paris, examining various historical and cultural contexts.
- Q: What themes does the book explore regarding memory and memorialisation? A: The book explores complex issues surrounding the legacy of slavery, the appropriateness of monuments, and the artistic interventions in memorialisation practices.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 244 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Creating Memorials, Building Identities' published? A: The book was published on March 6, 2012.
- Q: Does the book discuss contemporary cultural forms related to memorialisation? A: Yes, it includes discussions on contemporary cultural forms such as visual arts, literature, music, and film in relation to memorialisation.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Discrimination & Racism.