{"product_id":"911-the-culture-of-commemoration-9780226759395","title":"911 The Culture of Commemoration","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsidering the ways the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 have been aestheticized, exploited, and appropriated, this title examines the complex and paradoxical character of American public discourse since then. Calling for a sustained cultural and theoretical analysis, it considers these events with a perspective grounded in the humanities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Simpson's book is a necessary attempt to critically engage what we call '9\/11' as a singular moment in the history of memory, as a cultural event. Its major contribution resides in that it forces us to reflect on the monumental imprint of 9\/11 and on its dissemination and circulation in public mourning and remembrance, in architecture and memorialization. The book articulates a passionate and ethical call for cultural and theoretical analysis.\" - Gil Anidjar, Columbia University\"","brand":"The University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400110088535,"sku":"9780226759395","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780226759395.jpg?v=1730469754","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/911-the-culture-of-commemoration-9780226759395","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}