Signifying Europe
This book systematically and consistently analyses a wide range of symbols for Europe, critically interpreting their often contradictory or ambiguous dimensions of meaning and uncovering several astonishing aspects of how Europe is currently identified - from above by the political elites as well as...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Bristol :
Intellect
2012.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009424515406719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Illustrations; Introduction; Chapter 1: Name and Myth; What's in a name - and in a myth?; Introducing and interpreting the name and myth of Europe; Comparisons; Phoenix, Prometheus and post-World War II resurrection; Captain Euro; Conclusions; Chapter 2: Identifying Symbols; Meanings; Interpretations; Polysemies; Identities; Identifiers; Keys; Approaching European symbols; Chapter 3: Symbols of a Union; The emergence of Europe; Introducing the EU symbols; Chapter 4: Day; What's in a day?; Introducing Europe Day
- Interpreting Europe Day Comparisons and commentary; Conclusions; Chapter 5: Motto; What's in a motto?; Introducing the European motto; Interpreting the European motto; Comparisons and commentary; Conclusions; Chapter 6: Flag; What's in a flag?; Introducing the European flag; Interpreting the European flag; Comparisons and commentary; Conclusions; Chapter 7: Anthem; What's in an anthem?; Introducing the European anthem; Interpreting Beethoven's Ode to Joy; Interpreting the European anthem; Comparisons; Conclusions; Chapter 8: Currency; What's in a currency?; Introducing the euro
- Interpreting the common euro designs Interpreting the national euro coin designs; Comparisons; Conclusions; Chapter 9: Projecting Europe; Additional symbolic realms; Four facets; In conclusion; Notes; References; List of Figure Sources; Index; Back Cover
