Book
Symbol, myth and rhetoric: the politics of culture in an Armenian-American population
AMS Press • (23) • Published In 1989 • Pages: 311
By: Phillips, Jenny.
Abstract
This work analyzes the dynamic relationship between symbols, myths, and politics in the expression of Armenian-American identity during a period of rapid and extensive social and political change in the United States. As background for this study Phillips describes the historical role and significance of the Armenian Apostolic Church in serving as both a symbol of unity and as a vehicle for the expression of political and ideological conflict. Phillips discusses in detail the clash between the ideologies and symbolism of the Tashnak political party which was largely responsible for the establishment of the short-lived Republic of Armenia (1918-1920), and other non-Tashnak parties (e.g., the Ramgavar), within the framework of the Armenian church.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1996
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1995
- Field Date
- May 1974 - January 1977
- Coverage Date
- variable
- Coverage Place
- Boston, Belmont, Watertown area, Mass., United States
- Notes
- Jenny Phillips
- Includes bibliographic references (p. 293-299) and index
- LCCN
- 87045788
- LCSH
- Armenian Americans