The Digitalisation of Memory Practices in China

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The Digitalisation of Memory Practices in China

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Type: Hardback

ISBN: 9781529253597

Date: 29th September, 2025

Publisher: Bristol University Press

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  2. Cultural And Media Studies
  3. Internet, Digital Media And Society
  4. Social and Ethical Aspects

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How is memory in China curated in the digital era? This pioneering volume investigates the transformation of collective memory in China amid rapid technological change. Introducing the concept of the "curating state," it reveals how digitalisation both supports and challenges official memories, giving rise to more hybrid and, at times, democratised memory practices. Bringing together leading Chinese and international scholars, the book examines the use of digital tools by state, private and commercial actors to curate their own versions of the past. Combining theoretical innovation with rich empirical research, this is a vital resource for understanding the dynamic interplay between memory, media and power in contemporary China-and beyond.

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