The Writer's Book of Memory

An Interdisciplinary Study for Writing Teachers
1. Auflage 1995
ISBN: 978-0-8058-1981-6
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 156 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 240 g

Memory has long been ignored by rhetoricians because the written word has made memorization virtually obsolete. Recently however, as part of a revival of interest in classical rhetoric, scholars have begun to realize that memory offers vast possibilities for today's writers. Synthesizing research from rhetoric, psychology, philosophy, and literary and composition studies, this volume brings together many historical and contemporary theories of memory. Yet its focus is clear: memory is a generator of knowledge and a creative force which deserves attention at the beginning of and throughout the writing process.

This volume emphasizes the importance of recognizing memory's powers in an age in which mass media influence us all and electronic communication changes the way we think and write. It also addresses the importance of the individual memory and voice in an age which promotes conformity. Written in a strong, lively personal manner, the book covers a great deal of scholarly material. It is never overbearing, and the extensive bibliography offers rich vistas for further study.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rider, Janine

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sprachphilosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Schreiben und Publizieren, Kreatives Schreiben
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Kognitionspsychologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Semantik & Pragmatik
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Sprachwissenschaften Sprachphilosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents: Memory, Our Muse. Memory and the History of Rhetoric. Memory and Psychology. Memory and Philosophy. The Role of Memory in Literature and Theory. Memory, Rhetoric and the Teaching of Writing. Re/Membering Culture(s).

Über Autor(innen)

Janine Rider