Divided into four thematic parts, this book largely focuses on the post- Cold War period, which has seen a notable upsurge in commemorative activity relating to the Second World War and significant qualitative changes in its character. The first part explores the enduring utility and the limitations of the national frame in France, Germany and China. The second explores transnational transactions in remembrance, looking at memories of the British Empire at war, contested memories in East- Central Europe and the transnational campaign on behalf of Japan's former 'comfort women'. A third section considers local and sectional memories of the war and the fourth analyses innovative practices of memory, including re- enactment, video gaming and Holocaust tourism.
Offering insightful contributions on intriguing topics and illuminating the current state of the art in this growing field, this book will be essential reading for all students and scholars of the history and memory of the Second World War.
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Susan Crane, University of Arizona, USA
"This timely volume presents critical insights into the transformation of the Second World War in memory and the transformation of the field of memory studies itself. It is particularly valuable for its range of national and transnational perspectives, providing a sound basis for comparative engagement. Both for its component parts and for its overall message, this book is a welcome addition to scholarship on war and memory."
Beatrice Trefalt, Monash University, Australia
"This richly fascinating book draws upon transnational and comparative perspectives to provide a critical examination of the memory of the Second World War, spanning many continents. Engaging with the latest theoretical debates on memory, it reflects upon new modes of remembrance and their impact on global memorialisation of the Second World War. It highlights how, as the Second World War moves beyond living memory, its remembrance is being continually renegotiated and reshaped within shifting global and transcultural contexts. It is a welcome addition to international scholarship on war and memory."
Wendy Ugolini, University of Edinburgh, UK