Wax Tablets of the Mind
Wax Tablets of the Mind

Author: Jocelyn Penny Small

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1134750013

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In this volume, the author argues that literacy is a complex combination of various skills, not just the ability to read and write: the technology of writing, the encoding and decoding of text symbols, the interpretation of meaning, the retrieval and display systems which organize how meaning is stored and memory. The book explores the relationship between literacy, orality and memory in classical antiquity, not only from the point of view of antiquity, but also from that of modern cognitive psychology. It examines the contemporary as well as the ancient debate about how the writing tools we possess interact and affect the product, why they should do so and how the tasks required of memory change and develop with literacy's increasing output and evoking technologies.

Greek Memories
Greek Memories

Author: Luca Castagnoli

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-01-24

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 1108691331

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Greek Memories aims to identify and examine the central concepts underlying the theories and practices of memory in the Greek world, from the archaic period to Late Antiquity, across all the main literary genres, and to trace some fundamental changes in these theories and practices. It explores the interaction and development of different 'disciplinary' approaches to memory in Ancient Greece, which will enable a fuller and deeper understanding of the whole phenomenon, and of its specific manifestations. This collection of papers contributes to enriching the current scholarly discussion by refocusing it on the question of how various theories and practices of memory, recollection, and forgetting play themselves out in specific texts and authors from Ancient Greece, within a wide chronological span (from the Homeric poems to Plotinus), and across a broad range of genres and disciplines (epic and lyric poetry, tragedy, comedy, historiography, philosophy and scientific prose treatises).

The Book of Memory
The Book of Memory

Author: Mary Carruthers

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2008-05-01

Total Pages: 875

ISBN-13: 1107652251

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Mary Carruthers's classic study of the training and uses of memory for a variety of purposes in European cultures during the Middle Ages has fundamentally changed the way scholars understand medieval culture. This fully revised and updated second edition considers afresh all the material and conclusions of the first. While responding to new directions in research inspired by the original, this new edition devotes much more attention to the role of trained memory in composition, whether of literature, music, architecture, or manuscript books. The new edition will reignite the debate on memory in medieval studies and, like the first, will be essential reading for scholars of history, music, the arts and literature, as well as those interested in issues of orality and literacy (anthropology), in the working and design of memory (both neuropsychology and artificial memory), and in the disciplines of meditation (religion).

The Memory Illusion
The Memory Illusion

Author: Dr Julia Shaw

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2016-06-16

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1473535174

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Truly fascinating.' Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2 - Have you ever forgotten the name of someone you’ve met dozens of times? - Or discovered that your memory of an important event was completely different from everyone else’s? - Or vividly recalled being in a particular place at a particular time, only to discover later that you couldn’t possibly have been? We rely on our memories every day of our lives. They make us who we are. And yet the truth is, they are far from being the accurate record of the past we like to think they are. In The Memory Illusion, forensic psychologist and memory expert Dr Julia Shaw draws on the latest research to show why our memories so often play tricks on us – and how, if we understand their fallibility, we can actually improve their accuracy. The result is an exploration of our minds that both fascinating and unnerving, and that will make you question how much you can ever truly know about yourself. Think you have a good memory? Think again. 'A spryly paced, fun, sometimes frightening exploration of how we remember – and why everyone remembers things that never truly happened.' Pacific Standard

Tablet Buying Guide
Tablet Buying Guide

Author: Chand Kumawat

Publisher: via tolino media

Published: 2023-05-10

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 3757929306

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Looking to buy a tablet but feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available in the market? Look no further than my comprehensive Tablet Buying Guide! From display size and resolution to battery life and connectivity, I cover all the key factors you need to consider before making your purchase. But that's not all! I also delve into topics such as camera quality, audio performance, gaming capabilities, educational uses, and much more. By reading this book, you can make an informed decision and find the perfect tablet to meet your needs and budget. Whether you're a student, professional, or just looking for a device for entertainment and browsing, my Tablet Buying Guide has got you covered. Get your copy today and start enjoying the endless possibilities of tablet technology!

Human Rights and Memory
Human Rights and Memory

Author: Daniel Levy

Publisher: Penn State Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 0271037385

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"Examines the foundations of human rights, how their political and cultural validation in a global context is posing challenges to nation-state sovereignty, and how they become an integral part of international relations and are institutionalized into domestic legal and political practices"--Provided by publisher.