03524nam 2200553 a 450 991027959730332120240516113810.01-283-61001-997866139224651-84150-657-5(CKB)2550000000079130(EBL)845842(OCoLC)780425791(MiAaPQ)EBC845842(oapen)https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/29041(Au-PeEL)EBL845842(CaPaEBR)ebr10527213(CaONFJC)MIL392246(EXLCZ)99255000000007913020120217d2012 uy 0engurmn|---annantxtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierSignifying Europe /Johan Fornas1st ed.Bristol Intellect20121 online resource (354 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-84150-521-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.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 DayInterpreting 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 euroInterpreting 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 CoverThis 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 from below in critical arts or everyday life; from the inside by European actors but also from the outside by its surrounding others. The focus is on the European Union's main symbols, but they are interpreted in relation to a diverse range of other alternatives, so as to uncover the main facets ofGroup identityEuropeSigns and symbolsEuropeGroup identitySigns and symbols302.23094Fornas Johan528451MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910279597303321Signifying Europe1991250UNINA