Introduction: Parallax Perspectives on Polish Pasts

Key Points

• Decentered studies on memory processes in Poland can challenge dominant narratives shaped by state policies.
• The introduction emphasizes the necessity of local-level analyses, particularly in the context of the Law and Justice party's influence.
• A brief literature review is presented, indicating existing gaps in the discourse surrounding collective memory in Poland.
• The collection aims to provide an interdisciplinary perspective that enriches understanding of Polish memory processes post-2015.

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