Introduction

Duygu Erbil; Ann Rigney; Clara Vlessing

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-73450-2_1

Introduction

Duygu Erbil^*, Ann Rigney, Clara Vlessing

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Abstract

This introductory essay situates the volume at the point of intersection between the fields of memory, life writing and social movements. It sets out an approach to life writing as a relational and intersubjective form of memory work that connects individual and collective experience. Using this framework and with reference to its seven case studies, it shows the value of life writing in activism, both in advocating for particular causes and in shaping the meaning of contentious action.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Remembering Contentious Lives
Editors	Duygu Erbil, Ann Rigney, Clara Vlessing
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Pages	1-26
Number of pages	26
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-031-73450-2
ISBN (Print)	978-3-031-73449-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73450-2_1
Publication status	Published - 2 Jan 2025

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Name	Palgrave Macmillan Memory Studies (PMMS)
ISSN (Print)	2634-6257
ISSN (Electronic)	2634-6265

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