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Prosthetic Memory - by Alison Landsberg (Paperback)

Prosthetic Memory - by  Alison Landsberg (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><i>Prosthetic Memory</i> argues that mass cultural forms such as cinema and television in fact contain the still-unrealized potential for a progressive politics based on empathy for the historical experiences of others. The technologies of mass culture make it possible for anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, to share collective memories--to assimilate as deeply felt personal experiences historical events through which they themselves did not live.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> <i>Prosthetic Memory</i> argues that mass cultural forms such as cinema and television in fact contain the still-unrealized potential for a progressive politics based on empathy for the historical experiences of others. The technologies of mass culture make it possible for anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, to share collective memories -- to assimilate as deeply felt personal experiences historical events through which they themselves did not live.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><P>" "Prosthetic Memory: The Transformation of American Rememberance in the Age of Mass Culture" provides an intriguing...assessment of the current popular interest in mass-mediated images of the past." -- Wayne K. Hobson, "History"<br><br>" Prosthetic Memory: The Transformation of American Rememberance in the Age of Mass Culture provides an intriguing...assessment of the current popular interest in mass-mediated images of the past." -- Wayne K. Hobson, History <br><br>" "Prosthetic Memory: The Transformation of American Rememberance in the Age of Mass Culture" provides an intriguing...assessment of the current popular interest in mass-mediated images of the past." -- Wayne K. Hobson, "History"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Alison Landsberg is assistant professor of American cultural history at George Mason University. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.

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