Memory Acts: Memory without Representation. Theoretical and Methodological Suggestions

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Memory Acts: Memory without Representation. Theoretical and Methodological Suggestions. / Hobuß, Steffi.
LUND: Centre for European Studies at Lund University, 2013. (ISTME Working Paper; Nr. 1/2013).

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Hobuß S. Memory Acts: Memory without Representation. Theoretical and Methodological Suggestions. LUND: Centre for European Studies at Lund University. 2013. (ISTME Working Paper; 1/2013).

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