
The Memory Police
The Memory Police is a dystopian work by Yōko Ogawa, published in 1994. The Dystopia Index files it under the surveillance state, tracing documented themes of memory and identity and surveillance. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Yōko Ogawa |
|---|---|
| First published | 1994 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781529966510 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Memory Police is a 1990s dystopia by Yōko Ogawa. It is first published in Japan and originally written in Japanese. Within this directory it sits among the surveillance state, surfacing memory and identity and surveillance. The edition on file runs about 289 pages, has been issued by Pantheon, and carries ISBN 9781529966510. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was The Memory Police published?
The Memory Police was first published in 1994.
Who wrote The Memory Police?
The Memory Police was written by Yōko Ogawa.
What kind of dystopia is The Memory Police?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Surveillance state, with themes of Memory and identity, Surveillance. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Memory Police?
A catalogued edition of The Memory Police carries ISBN-13 9781529966510.





