The Making of the Nations and Cultures of the New World
Download or Read eBook The Making of the Nations and Cultures of the New World PDF written by Gérard Bouchard and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2008-03-03 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Gérard Bouchard |
Publisher | : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2008-03-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780773574526 |
ISBN-13 | : 0773574522 |
Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Making of the Nations and Cultures of the New World by : Gérard Bouchard
Book excerpt: The Making of the Nations and Cultures of the New World explores the question of how a culture - a collective consciousness - is born. Gérard Bouchard compares the histories of New World collectivities, which were driven by a dream of freedom and sovereignty, and finds both major differences and striking commonalities in their formation and evolution. He also considers the myths and discursive strategies devised by elites in their efforts to unite and mobilize diversified populations.