Spontaneity of space or order of memory? Space as source of remembering and social identity — remarks about research process

Authors

  • Jacek Szczyrbowski Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach Instytut Etnologii i Antropologii Kulturowej

Keywords:

identity, memory, research, map, interview

Abstract

Recent studies of the biographical identity of man go back to the concept of memory as the foundation of self-determination of an individual. Less attention is paid to social memory. Memory is rooted in a particular space. The more heterogeneous the space is (e.g. urban space), the greater diversity of memories it implies. Modern space becomes a manual for memory, focused on identifying, through space, locations in reminiscence. This article attempts to describe the role of space in the study of social memory. Emphasis is put on the research process, especially the interview which uses photographs and maps.

Published

2015-02-20

How to Cite

Szczyrbowski, J. (2015). Spontaneity of space or order of memory? Space as source of remembering and social identity — remarks about research process. Studia Etnologiczne I Antropologiczne, 15, 26–34. Retrieved from https://trrest.vot.pl/ojsus/index.php/SEIA/article/view/9319

Issue

Section

Przeobrażenia współczesnej przestrzeni miejskiej