Contested Memoryscapes by Hamzah Muzaini
The Politics of Second World War Commemoration in Singapore
This insightful work delves into the complex interplay between memory, landscape, and identity, exploring how different groups contest and negotiate their narratives within shared spaces. Through a series of case studies, it examines the dynamics of memoryscapes, where historical events and cultural memories are inscribed onto physical landscapes, often leading to tensions and conflicts. The book highlights the role of power, politics, and social change in shaping these memoryscapes, offering a nuanced understanding of how collective memories are constructed, maintained, and challenged in diverse contexts.
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- 2016
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- Unknown
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- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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