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Civic Myths: A Law-and-Literature Approach to Citizenship - Cultural Studies of the United States Brook Thomas New edition
Civic Myths: A Law-and-Literature Approach to Citizenship - Cultural Studies of the United States
Brook Thomas
Argues for revitalizing the role of literature in civic education. This book defines civic myths as compelling stories about national origin, membership, and values that are generated by conflicts within the concept of citizenship itself. It provides an analysis of the civic mythology surrounding Abraham Lincoln and the case of Ex parte Milligan.
328 pages, 4 illustrations, notes, index
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 1, 2007 |
| ISBN13 | 9780807858462 |
| Publishers | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Pages | 320 |
| Dimensions | 146 × 235 × 19 mm · 439 g |
| Language | English |
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