Memory, consumerism and media: Reflections on the emergence of the field

Marita Sturken

doi:10.1177/1750698007083890

Memory, consumerism and media: Reflections on the emergence of the field

Marita Sturken

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This article situates the emergence of the field of memory studies in relation to several areas of study: cultural studies, media studies, communication and visual culture. It considers key concepts of those fields - memory practices, technologies of memory, mediation and consumerism - in relation to memory studies. Finally, it reflects on some cautionary aspects of memory studies as it moves forward as a field of study.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	73-78
Number of pages	6
Journal	Memory Studies
Volume	1
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1750698007083890
State	Published - Jan 2008

Keywords

Communication
Cultural memory
Modernity
Visual culture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Psychology
Cultural Studies
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

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