National days : constructing and mobilising national identity

摘要: Introduction D.McCrone & G.McPherson The Calendar Conundrum: National Days as Unstable Signifiers M.E.Geisler 'We wanna show 'em who we are': Events in England M.Skey Scotland Days: Evolving Nation and Icons ReMembering the Nation: Remembrance Ireland J.Poulter Australia Day: A Day for All Australians? W.Pearson G.O'Neill Successful Nation-Building Ceremonial Triumph: Constitution Norway G.Elgenius Mediating Celebrating 6th June Sweden M.Rodell Politics of Calendar: Independence Finland H.Nyyssonen German Reunification since 1990 V.Simon Difficult Calendars: Italy, Cultural Trauma giorno del ricordo A.Cossu Afrikaner Nationalism's Holy P.E.Louw One Country: Three (Valencia) E.Castello R.Castello Parading Conspicuous Identity: St Patrick's Day, New York G.McPherson, M.Foley A.McIntosh Marking Time: Conclusion