Memorial Mania – Public Feeling in America

Explore the profound exploration of memory and public sentiment in Erika Doss's insightful book, Memorial Mania – Public Feeling in America, published by The University of Chicago Press in 2012. Spanning 480 pages, this compelling work delves into the proliferation of memorials across the American landscape over the past few decades. Doss argues that these memorials reflect our societal obsession with memory and history, highlighting the urgent need to express and assert these themes in visible public spaces. This book is essential for anyone interested in understanding how memorials shape our collective identity and influence public discourse. Discover the intricate relationship between memory, history, and public feeling in this thought-provoking analysis.