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Symbols of Nations and Nationalism: Celebrating Nationhood

By Gabriella Elgenius

Book information

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan UK
Year
2011
ISBN
978-0-230-24787-1, 978-0-230-31704-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8690871 bytes)
Pages
XIII, 232\244
Time added
2019-01-12 07:27:20
Political Science and International Relations; Eur

Description

Providing an original perspective on the construction of nations and national identities, this book examines national symbols and ceremonies, arguing that, far from being just superficial or decorative, they are in fact an integral part of nation building, maintenance and change. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii Introduction (Gabriella Elgenius)....Pages 1-11 National Symbols and Ceremonies: The Construction and Authentication of Boundaries (Gabriella Elgenius)....Pages 12-26 National Flag Origins: Religion, Revolution and Rivalry (Gabriella Elgenius)....Pages 27-56 National Flags, the Politicization and Sanctification of Nations (Gabriella Elgenius)....Pages 57-93 National Days in Nation Building: Similarities and Differences (Gabriella Elgenius)....Pages 94-132 National Day Design: Towards a Typology of Successful National Days (Gabriella Elgenius)....Pages 133-185 The Symbolic Regimes and Nation Building (Gabriella Elgenius)....Pages 186-200 Back Matter ....Pages 201-232

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