1. De-Commemoration : Removing Statues and Renaming Places
- Author
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Sarah Gensburger, Jenny Wüstenberg, Sarah Gensburger, and Jenny Wüstenberg
- Subjects
- Historic sites--Social aspects--Case studies, Collective memory--Case studies, Monuments--Social aspects--Case studies, Public history--Case studies, Memorialization--Social aspects--Case studies
- Abstract
In the wake of recent protests against police violence and racism, calls to dismantle problematic memorials have reverberated around the globe. This is not a new phenomenon, however, nor is it limited to the Western world. De-Commemoration focuses on the concept of de-commemoration as it relates to remembrance. Drawing on research from experts on memory dynamics across various disciplines, this extensive collection seeks to make sense of the current state of de-commemoration as it transforms contemporary societies around the world.
- Published
- 2023