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The volume explores the cultural memory of Nicolaus Copernicus, dating back from the 16th/17th century to the 550th anniversary of his birth in 2023, in local and global contexts. Nicolaus Copernicus in the perspective of cultural memory studies
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The volume explores the cultural legacy of Nicolaus Copernicus, spanning from the 16th century to the commemorative events of 2023. It innovatively examines the reception of Copernicus' research and ideas, tracing his cultural impact across various historical epochs. Contributions within delve into the scientific reception of his theories as well as diverse forms of cultural remembrance, including monuments and commemorations, political memory, visual arts, iconography, street names, postage stamps, and tourism promotion. Emphasizing the importance of Copernicus within both Polish and German cultural spheres (including local cultural wars), the volume also considers his broader global influence.
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Adam F. Kola is an associate professor at the Faculty of Humanities at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland. His research interests include Eastern and Central European intellectual and literary history, memory studies and global knowledge transfer.Wojciech Piasek is an associate professor at the Faculty of History at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland. His research focuses on ethnography of contemporary thought in the field of history and non-academic forms of history.
