Memory and Social Movements in Modern and Contemporary History - 9783031528187

Memory and Social Movements in Modern and Contemporary HistoryRemembering Past Struggles and Resourcing Protest\nAuthor(s): Stefan Berger, Christian Koller\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Palgrave Macmillan\nISBN-13: 9783031528187, 978-3031528187\nSynopsis\nReflecting the growing interest of historians in memory studies, this edited collection examines the relationship between memory and global social movements from 1848 to the present. For a long time, there has been little attempt by historians to consider memory and social activism in an integrated, systematic, and comparative way. However, in recent years, scholars have demonstrated that social movements rely on collective memories to assert claims, mobilize supporters, and legitimize their political visions, while also helping to further shape collective memories. This book delves into the synergies between memory studies and social movements, exploring how social movemen.