Signifying Europe / / Johan Fornas.

• Author: Fornas, Johan.
• Year of Publication: 2012
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (354 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

This 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 of

Table of Contents

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 Day

Interpreting 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 euro

Interpreting 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 Cover