Cultural Memory and Western Civilization

Cultural Memory and Western Civilization
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 423
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ISBN-10 : 9780521764377
ISBN-13 : 0521764378
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Book Synopsis Cultural Memory and Western Civilization by : Aleida Assmann

Download or read book Cultural Memory and Western Civilization written by Aleida Assmann and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an introduction to the concept of cultural memory, offering a comprehensive overview of its history, forms and functions.


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