The Cultural Sociology of Political Assassination
From MLK and RFK to Fortuyn and van Gogh
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Sociology
| Author: | R. Eyerman | ISBN: | 9780230337879 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US | Publication: | October 10, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | R. Eyerman |
| ISBN: | 9780230337879 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
| Publication: | October 10, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
Developing the theory of cultural trauma in regard to the shattering potential effects of political assassinations, Eyerman examines political and social life in three different national contexts: Martin Luther King, Bobby Kennedy, and Harvey Milk in the U.S.; Theo Van Gogh in the Netherlands; and Olof Palme and Anna Lindh in Sweden
Developing the theory of cultural trauma in regard to the shattering potential effects of political assassinations, Eyerman examines political and social life in three different national contexts: Martin Luther King, Bobby Kennedy, and Harvey Milk in the U.S.; Theo Van Gogh in the Netherlands; and Olof Palme and Anna Lindh in Sweden
