Writing, Ritual and Cultural Memory in the Ancient World

Now available to an English-speaking audience, this book presents a groundbreaking theoretical analysis of memory, identity, and...
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Author: Jan Assmann
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Language: German
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Writing, Ritual and Cultural Memory in the Ancient World by Assmann, Jan

Writing, Ritual and Cultural Memory in the Ancient World

Dhs. 99.23

Writing, Ritual and Cultural Memory in the Ancient World

Dhs. 99.23
Author: Jan Assmann
Format: Paperback
Language: German
Now available to an English-speaking audience, this book presents a groundbreaking theoretical analysis of memory, identity, and culture. It investigates how cultures remember, arguing that human memory exists and is communicated in two ways, namely inter-human interaction and in external systems of notation, such as writing, which can span generations. Dr. Assmann defines two theoretical concepts of cultural memory, differentiating between the long-term memory of societies, which can span up to 3,000 years, and communicative memory, which is typically restricted to 80-100 years. He applies this theoretical framework to case studies of four specific cultures, illustrating the function contexts and specific achievements, including the state, international law, religion, and science. Ultimately, his research demonstrates that memory is not simply a means of retaining information, but rather a force that can shape cultural identity and allow cultures to respond creatively to both daily challenges and catastrophic changes.

Author: Jan Assmann
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 12/05/2011
Pages: 332
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780521188029
Language: German


Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2012

About the Author
Assmann, Jan: - Jan Assmann is Professor Emeritus of Egyptology at the University of Heidelberg and an Honorary Professor at the University of Konstanz. He has published forty-five monographs, including, most recently, The Price of Monotheism (2009), Of God and Gods: Egypt, Israel and the Rise of Monotheism (2008), Religion and Cultural Memory (2006) and Death and Salvation in Ancient Egypt.

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