Gender and Memory in Hungary : From the Siege of Budapest to Present Day
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1666974277
ISBN-13
9781666974270
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint
Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 30th, 2026
Print length
336 Pages
Weight
620 grams
Dimensions
23.20 x 15.80 x 2.40 cms
Product Classification:
Gender studies: women and girlsGender studies: women
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The book explores the lives of elderly Hungarian women through an anthropological lens, examining their narratives against macro-historical events like WWII, the 1956 revolution, and post-communism.
Gender and Memory in Hungary: From the Siege of Budapest to Present Day examines the life stories of elderly Hungarian women through a person-centered approach from an anthropological perspective. Each woman crafts her narrative against the backdrop of significant historical events: World War II, the post-war period, the 1956 revolution, the Kádár era, and the shifts of post-communism leading into Goulash populism. These narratives not only mirror large historical signposts but also shed light on cultural patterns and unofficial microhistories that form a Chorus of Experiences-an intricate tapestry of diverse lived experiences, identity, and memory. The author uses anthropology to explore the nuances of personal stories, revealing insights about our shared human condition. By adopting this view, the text draws interesting parallels between Goulash populism and neo-revitalization movements, highlighting that while our history shapes the present, today''s societal context also influences how we reinterpret the past.
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