Constructing the Narratives of Identity and Power - Self-Imagination in a Young Ukrainian Nation

This study analyzes the practice of national self-imagination and puts forward a structural-functional model of national narratives. It describes the differences and conflicting elements of the national narratives that constitute the contested arena of nation-building in Ukraine.

List of contents

Introduction
Chapter 1 Structure and Functions of National Narrative
Chapter 2. The Context of Ukraine
Chapter 3. National Narratives of Ukrainian Elite
Chapter 4. Impact from Outside: Ukraine in Narratives of International Donors and Experts
Chapter 5. The Image of Ukrainian Future
Chapter 6. Conclusion: Production of Meaning in National Narratives in Ukraine
Bibliography

About the author

By Karina V. Korostelina

Summary

This study analyzes the practice of national self-imagination and puts forward a structural-functional model of national narratives. It describes the differences and conflicting elements of the national narratives that constitute the contested arena of nation-building in Ukraine.

Product details

• Authors: Karina V. Korostelina, Korostelina Karina V.
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2017
• EAN: 9781498556606
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-5660-6
• No. of pages: 266
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; Ethnic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, Regional Studies, Social and cultural history, Regional / International studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General