Janine Rider

The Writer's Book of Memory (eBook, PDF)

An Interdisciplinary Study for Writing Teachers

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. November 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781136687624
• Artikelnr.: 40000550

Autorenporträt

Janine Rider

Inhaltsangabe

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).