9781138081864: Commemorative Events

Synopsis

This is the first book to provide an in - depth critical examination of commemorative events, particularly what they mean to societies and how they are used by governments as well as impacts on other stakeholders. The book fully explores these issues by reviewing all the major types of commemorative events including, nationhood or independence, Wars, battles, Famous people and Cultural milestones from varying geographical regions and stakeholder perspectives. By doing so the book furthers understanding of these types of events in society as well as furthering knowledge of social and political uses and impacts of events.

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À propos de l?auteur

Warwick Frost is an Associate Professor and Co-ordinator of the Events Program at La Trobe University, Australia.

Jennifer Laing is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing and Tourism and Hospitality at La Trobe University, Australia.

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9780415690607: Commemorative Events: Memory, Identities, Conflict

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0415690609 ISBN 13 :  9780415690607
Editeur : Routledge, 2013
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