This volume examines the phenomena--long questioned by memory researchers--of directed forgetting in humans and animals, and in contexts that are both basic and applied (social, forensic, and clinical). For all psychologists interested in memory.

"I thouroughtly enjoyed, and greatly benefited from reading this volume. It brings together a wealth of findings, ideas, and directions for future research."
—Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology

"This is one of the most exciting edited volumes I have seen in many years, and it seems to do a remarkable job in walking the narrow line between excessive breadth and excessive narrowness. The writing of all the chapters is quite clear, and each one should have considerable interest for those of us who are interested in memory....This is one book that psychologists in many subfields should not only try to remember but should also not try to forget."
—Contemporary Psychology