The Cultural Politics of Nationalism and Nation-Building

Ritual and performance in the forging of nations

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book The Cultural Politics of Nationalism and Nation-Building by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781134592081
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 8, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781134592081
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 8, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Rituals and performances are a key theme in the study of nations and nationalism. With the aim of stimulating further research in this area, this book explores, debates and evaluates the role of rituals and performances in the emergence, persistence and transformation of nations, nationalisms and national identity.

The chapters comprising this book investigate a diverse array of contemporary and historical phenomena relating to the symbolic life of nations, from the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan to the Louvre in France, written by an interdisciplinary cast of world-renowned and up-and-coming scholars. Each of the contributors has been encouraged to think about how his or her particular approach and methods relates to the others. This has given rise to several recurring debates and themes running through the book over how researchers ought to approach rituals and performances and how they might best be studied.

The Cultural Politics of Nationalism and Nation-Building will appeal to students and scholars of ethnicity and nationalism, sociology, political science, anthropology, cultural studies, performance studies, art history and architecture.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Rituals and performances are a key theme in the study of nations and nationalism. With the aim of stimulating further research in this area, this book explores, debates and evaluates the role of rituals and performances in the emergence, persistence and transformation of nations, nationalisms and national identity.

The chapters comprising this book investigate a diverse array of contemporary and historical phenomena relating to the symbolic life of nations, from the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan to the Louvre in France, written by an interdisciplinary cast of world-renowned and up-and-coming scholars. Each of the contributors has been encouraged to think about how his or her particular approach and methods relates to the others. This has given rise to several recurring debates and themes running through the book over how researchers ought to approach rituals and performances and how they might best be studied.

The Cultural Politics of Nationalism and Nation-Building will appeal to students and scholars of ethnicity and nationalism, sociology, political science, anthropology, cultural studies, performance studies, art history and architecture.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Constructing Post-Soviet Geopolitics in Estonia by
Cover of the book Keeping Families Together by
Cover of the book Knowledge and Politics (RLE Social Theory) by
Cover of the book Economic Theories of Peace and War by
Cover of the book On the Fringes of Diplomacy by
Cover of the book Modern Post by
Cover of the book Participation Beyond the Ballot Box by
Cover of the book Pliny's Defense of Empire by
Cover of the book How History Matters to Philosophy by
Cover of the book History in the Discursive Condition by
Cover of the book Salvation from Cinema by
Cover of the book Modern Iran since 1797 by
Cover of the book Korea - A Religious History by
Cover of the book Representing the Body of the Slave by
Cover of the book Substance Abuse Treatment with Correctional Clients by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy