Isbn: 9780521626095 - blood sacrifice and the nation: totem rituals and the american flag (cambridge cultural social studies) (12 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This compelling book argues that American patriotism is a civil religion of blood sacrifice, which periodically kills its children to keep the group together. The flag is the sacred object of this religion; its sacrificial imperative is a secret which the group keeps from itself to survive. Expanding Durkheim's theory of the totem taboo as the organizing principle of enduring groups, Carolyn Marvin uncovers the system of sacrifice and regeneration which constitutes American nationalism, shows why historical instances of these rituals succeed or fail in unifying the group, and explains how mass media are essential to the process. American culture is depicted as ritually structured by a fertile center and sacrificial borders of death. Violence plays a key part in its identity. In essence, nationalism is neither quaint historical residue nor atavistic extremism, but a living tradition which defines American life.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Heavy pencil underlining. Else VG 398 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Cambridge University Press, 1999. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good.

paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 398 pages. 9.25x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. A groundbreaking study of American patriotism and the symbolic power of the national flag. Series Editor(s): Alexander, Jeffrey C.; Seidman, Steven. Series: Cambridge Cultural Social Studies. Num Pages: 416 pages, 30 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 638. . 2008. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

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