Can the Psychology of Memory Enrich Historical Analyses of Trauma?

TitleCan the Psychology of Memory Enrich Historical Analyses of Trauma?
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsDavid B. Pillemer
JournalHistory and Memory
Volume16
Issue2
Pagination140-154
ISSN0935560X
Abstract

The connection between trauma and memory is an ideal topic for examining the potential benefits of integrating psychological and historical approaches. The psychological research literature on traumatic memory is extensive, and trauma has played a recurrent role in Chinese history. Here, Pillemer identifies two historical topics that may be enriched by additional input from psychologists: memories of trauma and vicarious traumatization and shows how research findings may strengthen and extend the historical analyses of the China.

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