Reflections on the Study of National Myths

The political life of every nation is shaped by myths, that is, by stories that express something fundamental about the worldview and values of the people that tell them. This essay focuses on the study of myth in the political life of the United States. It explores a series of theoretical issues as...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chernus, Ira 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Equinox [2017]
In: Implicit religion
Year: 2017, Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 90-104
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Nation / Myth
Further subjects:B Government Policy
B Secularity
B Nationalism
B Political attitudes
B Methodology
B Myth
B United States
B America
B United States Politics & government
B Politics
Online Access: Volltext (doi)