Overview

Explore the intricate tapestry of memory and heritage in Eastern Europe with this compelling collection of scholarly articles. From the politicization of historical events in post-communist Hungary to the dynamics of urban cultural policy in Polish cities, these essays offer diverse perspectives on commemorating pivotal moments and figures. Delve into the complexities of memory politics, from the manipulation of historical narratives for political agendas to the challenges of maintaining national identity in diaspora communities. Gain valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of heritage and memory, and the importance of embracing complexity in understanding the history and politics of Eastern Europe. This book is essential reading for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural landscape of the region.

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Author:   Bogusław Paź ,  Kinga Anna Gajda
Publisher:   Peter Lang AG
Imprint:   Peter Lang AG
Edition:   New edition
Volume:   38
Weight:   0.551kg
ISBN:  

9783631915301

ISBN 10:   3631915306
Pages:   374
Publication Date:   30 December 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents: Introduction Miros³aw Natanek, European Values after 30 Years of Poland’s Membership to the Council of Europe: Protecting the Rights of National and ethnic minorities in Europe as an Example of Europe's Common Heritage Jan Kvetina, Instrumentalisation of Democracy in Central European Interwar Authoritarian Discourse: The Case of Czechoslovakia Kinga Anna Gajda, Piotr Micha³owski, Eastern Europe's Colonial Heritage: Beyond Western Perspectives and Russia's Imperial Aspirations Kinga Anna Gajda, Micha³ Kury³owicz, Enduring Wounds: Exploring the Legacy of Russian Labor Camps and the Strained Ukrainian-Russian Relationship in Post-Soviet Eastern Europe Micha³ Kury³owicz, Between Canon and Archive: The Memory of Communism in the Recollections of Polish Mountaineers Francesco Trupia, Whose Heroes? The Paradox of Non-Commemoration of the Interwar Period in Bulgaria and Ukraine Andrea Schmidt, The Past Living with Us, the Politicization of National Holidays (the Changing Memory of 1956) Jan Bureš, The President as the Culprit? Edvard Beneš and February 1948 in the Context of History Textbooks Ladislav Cabada, Symbolic Displacement of Austrian Symbols and Austria in Czech Political and Public Discourse Petr Körfer, From regional to national consciousness: The Wallenstein Festival in Eger/Cheb Piotr Micha³owski, Times of Change: The (Non-)Commemoration of Heritage within the Context of Poland after 1945 and the Former German Cities – Case Studies of Wroc³aw and Contemporary Museums in Germany Dedicated to the Memory of Migrations Christoph Meißner, From Diplomacy to Brick and Mortar. The Implementation of the Housing Programme in the Soviet Troop Withdrawal from Germany Kamil Glinka, Does Urban Governance Really Matter? The Cultural Policy of the Capital Cities of the Provinces in Poland Vita Zelèe, Discourses about Dismantling the Monument to the Soviet Victory in Riga in the Public Media of Latvia Krzysztof KoŸbia³, The Memory of the 'Cursed Eights' in Czech Society: Between Myth and Important Event Agnieszka Gawlas-Zaj¹czkowska, Holocaust Politics of Memory in Opposition to Testimonies and Research in Poland (2015-2023) Tadeusz Kopyœ, Eastern European national heritage in the Antipodes. The Hungarian diaspora in Argentina

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Kinga Anna Gajda is an Associate Professor and a head at the Institute of European Studies, Jagiellonian University. She is a professor of cultural studies, and holds a doctorate in literary studies. Her research interests include memory and heritage, with a particular focus on Eastern Europe in the post-communist era, including nuclear memory, and intercultural competencies.

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