Memory Observed: Remembering in Natural Contexts

by Ulric Neisser, Neisser, Ira Hyman

Memory Observed brings together classic and contemporary essays to explore the processes of memory in real-life contexts. Covering such issues as childhood recollections, eyewitness testimony, special memory feats, and memories of famous individuals, the writings support the authors' thesis that understanding how human memory works requires greater emphasis on everyday situations and less on controlled laboratory experiments.

The much-anticipated new edition has been thoroughly updated with over 40% new essays, increased coverage of early childhood memories and memories of traumatic events, and an expanded introductory section. Neisser offers a thought-provoking supplement for courses in memory, learning and cognition.

Genres: Psychology, Science, Nonfiction

528 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1982

Reviews

[Kevin]

includes: a repudiation in a small chapter of herrnstein and murray's bell curve and a great comparison between Dean's house testimony and the actual Nixon tapes. a must read for students of memory

[Natella Mammadova]

I only got to page 32 and not willing to continue to torture myself. The book is written in a scientific language, thus not easy to read and probably might interest only people studying psychology as a science.

[Sharda]

in love.

[Jo]

really useful if you're studying psychology