Remembering and (Re)remembering: The Archive, Memory and Social Justice in the 21st Century

by Ben Alexander (Editor)

Overview

Remembering and (Re)remembering is a collection of essays examining 21st century social justice movements through the lens of preservation. Linking activism and archives, the book provides a discussion of strategies for the preservation of the 21st century with an emphasis on social justice movements. The book poses the question of why these country-specific movements have global recognition and how this global reach challenges preservation. Drawing from various perspectives and communities, this book will appeal to researchers and professionals in archives, preservation and cultural heritage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783305629
Publisher:	American Library Association
Publication date:	03/23/2026
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ben Alexander holds an MA in British and American Literature from Columbia University and a PhD in British and American Literature from The Graduate Center, The City University of New York. He was appointed Director of Archival Studies and Head of Special Collections and Archives at Queens College. Since 2021, he teaches in the English and Film Studies Departements at Columbia and in the Department of English/Film Studies at Barnard.

Table of Contents

Remembering and (Re)remembering: The Archive, Memory and Social Justice in the 21st Century