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Human Memory and Material Memory

  • Sheds light on the continuity between human memory and memory of materials

  • Interprets remarkable and sometimes little-known research results

  • Presents the concepts in an easy-to-understand style, making them accessible to the general public

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Introduction: A Few Questions

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    Pages 1-2
  3. An Attempt to Define Memory

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    Pages 3-4
  4. How Has Memory Been Visited Over Time?

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    Pages 5-12
  5. How Does Memory Work?

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    Pages 13-24
  6. A Philosophical Approach to Memory

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    Pages 25-34
  7. Materials Have Memory

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    Pages 35-46
  8. Paul Ricoeur: “Memory, History, Forgetfulness”

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    Pages 47-60
  9. Forgiveness

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    Pages 73-80
  10. Post-memory

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    Pages 81-83
  11. Conclusion and General Summary

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    Pages 85-86

About this book

This book investigates the fascinating concept of a continuum between human memory and memory of materials. The first part provides state-of-the-art information on shape memory alloys and outlines a brief history of memory from the ancient Greeks to the present day, describing phenomenological, philosophical, and technical approaches such as neuroscience. Then, using a wealth of anecdotes, data from academic literature, and original research, this short book discusses the concepts of post-memory, memristors and forgiveness, highlights the analogies between materials defects and memory traces in the human brain. Lastly, it tackles questions of how human memory and memory of materials work together and interact. With insights from materials mechanics, neuroscience and philosophy, it enables readers to understand and continue this open debate on human memory.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Département de Mécanique Appliquée, FEMTO-ST Institute, Besançon, France

    Christian Lexcellent

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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