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On Collective Memory (Heritage of Sociology Series),New
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How do we use our mental images of the present to reconstruct our past? Maurice Halbwachs (18771945) addressed this question for the first time in his work on collective memory, which established him as a major figure in the history of sociology. This volume, the first comprehensive Englishlanguage translation of Halbwach's writings on the social construction of memory, fills a major gap in the literature on the sociology of knowledge.Halbwachs' primary thesis is that human memory can only function within a collective context. Collective memory, Halbwachs asserts, is always selective; various groups of people have different collective memories, which in turn give rise to different modes of behavior. Halbwachs shows, for example, how pilgrims to the Holy Land over the centuries evoked very different images of the events of Jesus' life; how wealthy old families in France have a memory of the past that diverges sharply from that of the nouveaux riches; and how working class construction of reality differ from those of their middleclass counterparts.With a detailed introduction by Lewis A. Coser, this translation will be an indispensable source for new research in historical sociology and cultural memory.Lewis A. Coser is Distinguished Professor of Sociology Emeritus at the State University of New York and Adjunct Professor of Sociology at Boston College.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'On Collective Memory'? A: 'On Collective Memory' explores how collective memory shapes our understanding of the past and emphasizes that memory functions within a social context.
- Q: Who is the author of 'On Collective Memory'? A: The book is authored by Maurice Halbwachs, a significant figure in sociology known for his work on collective memory.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in sociology? A: 'On Collective Memory' is the first comprehensive English-language translation of Halbwachs' writings, making it an essential resource for research in historical sociology and cultural memory.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition, published on September 1, 1992.
- Q: How many pages does 'On Collective Memory' have? A: The book contains a total of 254 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'On Collective Memory' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'On Collective Memory' a new or used book? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: When was 'On Collective Memory' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 1992.
- Q: Does the book include any introduction or commentary? A: Yes, it includes a detailed introduction by Lewis A. Coser.
- Q: What themes are discussed in 'On Collective Memory'? A: The book discusses themes such as the selectivity of collective memory and how different groups perceive past events differently.