Bibliograph

London and the politics of memory, in the shadow of Big Ben, Stuart Burch

Type

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London and the politics of memory, in the shadow of Big Ben, Stuart Burch

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

London and the politics of memory

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

1107880828

Responsibility statement

Stuart Burch

Series statement

Memory studies : global constellations, 13Taylor & Francis eBooks

Sub title

in the shadow of Big Ben

Summary

This book provides an original, impassioned exploration of memory studies and the uses of the past in the present. It capitalises on London's global appeal and Big Ben's iconic status. Moving beyond this familiar facade the reader will journey around the hidden histories of Westminster's streets, squares and statues. This tangible heritage supports a diversity of contested memories. The rationale for this approach is that, by linking theory with empirical examples, it becomes possible to tackle complex issues in a grounded, accessible manner. Readers will be encouraged to use this case study as a framework for addressing the politics of memory in their own lives as well as in other places, not just in Britain but around the world. This book will be of interest to scholars and students from a wide variety of disciplines including, but not limited to, sociology, culture and media studies, English literature, film and television studies, global studies, heritage studies, history, politics and human geography.--, Provided by publisher

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