Prosthetic Memory
| Author | : Alison Landsberg |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0231129262 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780231129268 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Prosthetic Memory by : Alison Landsberg
Download or read book Prosthetic Memory written by Alison Landsberg and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prosthetic Memory 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.
