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We remember in social contexts. We reminisce about the past together, collaborate to remember shared experiences, and, even when we are alone, we remember in the context of our communities and cultures. Taking an interdisciplinary approach throughout, this text comprehensively covers collaborative remembering across the fields of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, discourse processing, philosophy, neuropsychology, design, and media studies. It highlights points of overlap and contrast across the many disciplinary perspectives and, with its sections on 'Approaches of Collaborative Remembering' and 'Applications of Collaborative Remembering', also connects basic and applied research. Written with late-stage undergraduates and early-stage graduates in mind, the book is also a valuable tool for memory specialists and academics in the fields of psychology, cognitive science and philosophy who are interested in collaborative memory research.
This text investigates the mechanisms and social implications of how individuals remember within collective, cultural, and interpersonal contexts. The authors, Celia B. Harris, Michelle L. Meade, and Penny Van Bergen, synthesize interdisciplinary research to establish a framework for understanding memory as a social process rather than an isolated cognitive function. By bridging basic research with applied studies, the book provides a comprehensive overview of how shared experiences are constructed, maintained, and influenced by community dynamics.
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Experts identify this volume as a foundational interdisciplinary resource for students and researchers in cognitive science and psychology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous introduction to the complexities of social memory.
Page Count:
506
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191057797
ISBN-13:
9780191057793
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