Nationalism on the World Stage
Author | : Philip A. D'Agati |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : 0761854517 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780761854517 |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Download or read book Nationalism on the World Stage written by Philip A. D'Agati and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the relationship between nationalism and the Olympics by weaving together understandings of nationalism and applying them to displays of national identity at Olympic ceremonies from 1980 to 2006. Using historical revision, indoctrination, and custodianship, hosts of the Games have re-told official state identities and histories through performances.