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Condizione: 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. Condizione: Good.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. New trade pbk.; crisp, clean.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 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.…

Condizione: New. In English.

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

Hardcover. 8vo. Condizione: Good. Hardbound in black cloth with silver titling on cover and spine. Binding secure. Interior unmarked. Covers are mildly worn with bumped corners, scuffed rear board and short split at bottom of rear joint.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 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.…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In English.

1st edition stiff wrappers As New octavo xv + 398pp., b/w pls., appends., bibliog., index, Argues that American patriotism is a Civil Religion of blood sacrifice, which periodically kills its children to keep the group together.

Condizione: New. pp. 414.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 448 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

1st edition stiff wrappers Fine octavo xv + 398pp., b/w pls., appends., bibliog., index, Argues that American patriotism is a Civil Religion of blood sacrifice, which periodically kills its children to keep the group together.

Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. American patriotism is a civil religion organized around a sacred flag. Its citizens periodically sacrifice their children to unify the group. Using an anthropological approach, this groundbreaking study explains the rituals of American nationalism, and ana.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 414 30 Illus.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 414.