Memory Observed: Remembering in Natural Contexts [Paperback]

Ulric Neisser (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0716713721 | ISBN-13: 978-0716713722 | Publication Date: April 1982 | Edition: 1St Edition

 

Memory Observed brings together classic and contemporary essays to explore the processes of memory in real-life contexts. Covering such issues as childhood recollections, eyewitness testimony, special memory feats, and memories of famous individuals, the writings support the authors' thesis that understanding how human memory works requires greater emphasis on everyday situations and less on controlled laboratory experiments.

The much-anticipated new edition has been thoroughly updated with over 40% new essays, increased coverage of early childhood memories and memories of traumatic events, and an expanded introductory section. Neisser offers a thought-provoking supplement for courses in memory, learning and cognition.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

ULRIC NEISSER, Cornell University. IRA HYMAN, Western Washington University. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 433 pages
• Publisher: W H Freeman & Co; 1St Edition edition (April 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716713721
• ISBN-13: 978-0716713722
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,439,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Intruiging, different, and varied views on memory, June 19, 2001

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This review is from: Memory Observed: Remembering in Natural Contexts (Paperback)

This book differs from the standard theoretical texts on the psychology of memory. It offers a view of the role of memory in a variety of contexts, thus looking at its subject from many perspectives. I think the book offers an excellent companion text to a course on theories of memory. In addition, it may be of interest to the lay reader as well, because of its emphasis on practical aspects of memory, and because of of its clarification of many phenomena that give memories a mystical air. If you're interested in a thought-provoking psychology text, this is a book to go for.