The organization and structure of autobiographical memory (Relié)

The topic of autobiographical memory has held a prominent role in memory research for the past three decades, as it has proven indispensable to the understanding of human memory and cognition. An important focus of autobiographical memory research is uncovering the basic structure, nature, and organization of the autobiographical memory system. Based on over 30 years of research, and the latest empirical findings, this book presents the major theories and problems in the science of autobiographical memory organization.
At its core are two influential global views on the organization, structure, and function of autobiographical memory (chapters 2 and 3). The volume then examines the topic from a developmental perspective (chapter 4), a functional perspective (chapter 6), and one of neuroscience (chapter 7). Also covered is the role of culture (chapter 5), the role of the self (chapter 8), insights from the reminiscence bump on organization (chapter 9), and finally, a chapter on the organization of episodic autobiographical memories (chapter 10).
For students and researchers with an interest in memory, this volume is a timely and important addition to their literature.