Examines many different public monuments to increase understanding of the cultural factors that have shaped their creation, maintenance, and-in some cases-removal. The role of monuments in communities and society continues to be an important and controversial topic and these case studies contribute to this conversation from a range of perspectives.

This volume examines many different public monuments, exploring the
cultural factors behind their creation, their messages and evolving
meanings, and the role of such markers in conveying the memory of
history to future generations.