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Forgetting: Myths, Perils and Compensations
Douwe Draaisma
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Description for Forgetting: Myths, Perils and Compensations
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JMR; JMS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Does forgetting signal a failing mind? What can be done to ward off forgetfulness? Is there an upside to forgetting?
In his highly praised book The Nostalgia Factory, renowned memory scholar Douwe Draaisma explored the puzzling logic of memory in later life with humor and deep insight. In this compelling new book he turns to the “miracle” of forgetting. Far from being a defect that may indicate Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, Draaisma claims, forgetting is one of memory’s crucial capacities. In fact, forgetting is essential.
Weaving together an engaging array of literary, historical, ... Read more
Does forgetting signal a failing mind? What can be done to ward off forgetfulness? Is there an upside to forgetting?
In his highly praised book The Nostalgia Factory, renowned memory scholar Douwe Draaisma explored the puzzling logic of memory in later life with humor and deep insight. In this compelling new book he turns to the “miracle” of forgetting. Far from being a defect that may indicate Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, Draaisma claims, forgetting is one of memory’s crucial capacities. In fact, forgetting is essential.
Weaving together an engaging array of literary, historical, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300226423
SKU
V9780300226423
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About Douwe Draaisma
Douwe Draaisma is professor of the history of psychology at the University of Groningen and author of several best-selling books on topics relating to memory. He lives in Groningen, Netherlands.
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