Center for Comparative Research on Memory Cultures (CCRM)

Affiliated Research areas

  • The Study of the Human Past

Scientific Areas

  • The Study of the Human Past

Keywords

  • Research

Summary

Interdisciplinary scientific research in the field of social sciences and humanities, using innovative methodologies in the area of ​​memory studies, visual culture studies, as well as research on historical trauma, affects, ethnicity and nationalisms. The center will specialize in research that is part of the extremely dynamically developing, internationally interdisciplinary field of memory studies. The center's researchers will analyze new trends in memory policies, institutions dealing with commemoration and practices in public space.

Heads of research unit

Members

  • Research unit : Center for Research on the Economics of Memorial Sites
  • Research unit : Center for Comparative Research on Memory Cultures