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Symbols of Defeat in the Construction of National Identity
Mock, Steven (University of Waterloo, Ontario)
Symbols of Defeat in the Construction of National Identity
Mock, Steven (University of Waterloo, Ontario)
This book is a comparative study of nations that emphasize images of their own defeat in their country's mythology and sense of history. The author uses examples from Israel, Serbia, France, Greece and Ghana to explore this phenomenon, offering insights on current theories of nations and nationalism.
306 pages, black & white illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | August 21, 2014 |
ISBN13 | 9781107429482 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 306 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 16 mm · 410 g |
Language | English |