The Oxford Handbook of Memory (Oxford Handbook Series) [Paperback]

Endel Tulving (Editor), Fergus I. M. Craik (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195182006 | ISBN-13: 978-0195182002 | Publication Date: May 5, 2005 | Edition: 1

The strengths and weaknesses of human memory have fascinated people for hundreds of years, so it is not surprising that memory research has remained one of the most flourishing areas in science. During the last decade, however, a genuine science of memory has emerged, resulting in research and theories that are rich, complex, and far reaching in their implications. Endel Tulving and Fergus Craik, both leaders in memory research, have created this highly accessible guide to their field. In each chapter, eminent researchers provide insights into their particular areas of expertise in memory research. Together, the chapters in this handbook lay out the theories and presents the evidence on which they are based, highlights the important new discoveries, and defines their consequences for professionals and students in psychology, neuroscience, clinical medicine, law, and engineering.

Editorial Reviews

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"Provides the reader with a sound and thorough grounding in current theoretical memory frameworks and the methodologies and empirical findings on which they are based . . . useful for advanced undergraduates, beginning graduate students, healthcare professionals such as physicians, and other professionals who may have relevant work-related interests, such as lawyers and social workers. Informed laypeople may well also find sections of this text to be quite accessible and without-doubt informative."--Brain

"The coverage in this book is extensive. Everything you wanted to know about the various leading-edge fields of human cognitive memory research is here, and written by eminent researchers." --Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society

"An epic tome . . . It is safe to say the editors and contributors have succeeded in producing a highly interesting book, remarkable in its breadth and thoroughness. As readers and fellow researchers, we can feel ourselves fortunate that such a diverse and interesting field has been treated so well." --Psychological Reports

"Over 60 authors constitute a Who's Who in the field of memory, virtually guaranteeing that the reports are state of the art. Even specialists will benefit from the coverage of subjects in which they have expertise . . . there is no comprehensive, advanced textbook of memory currently on the market nor has there ever been one since the middle 1970s. The reason is simple: no one could possibly write one, certainly not one with the scope and level of information present in the OHM. This volume, then, fills a gap that has needed filling for years. For now, the OHM is the gold standard and all memory professionals are in debt of the editors and authors for its existence."--Canadian Psychology

"Summarizes the research findings over the past decades that comprise the new science of memory . . . Contributors set out the various theories and the evidence they are based on and explore the consequences for professionals in law, engineering, and clinical medicine." --SciTech Book News

". . . will be the standard source book in the field for years to come." --Tim Shallice, University College London

"The most important book on the subject ever published." --Michael S. Gazzaniga, Dartmouth University

About the Author

Endel Tulving is at Rotman Research Institute. Fergus I. M. Craik is at University of Toronto.

Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (May 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195182006
• ISBN-13: 978-0195182002
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,219,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic resource!, June 12, 2000

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This review is from: The Oxford Handbook of Memory (Oxford Library of Psychology) (Hardcover)

This is one of the most complete resources I've ever seen in an area that has rapidly grown in many directions. Tulving and Craik have done a marvelous job of pulling together this diverse field in a clear, concise, yet thorough manner! I would highly recommend this for anyone who is interested in the field of memory research.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars future classic, August 28, 2008

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This review is from: The Oxford Handbook of Memory (Oxford Library of Psychology) (Hardcover)

This is mandatory reading for any student in fields related to memory. Probably due for an update soon though, and not really suitable for the simply curious (for that see Dan Schacter's and Alan Baddeley's books).