{"product_id":"anthem-quality-national-songs-a-theoretical-survey-9781841507378","title":"Anthem Quality: National Songs: A Theoretical","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthem Quality\u003c\/em\u003e is a book about the lyrics of national anthems. In this theoretical survey, Christopher Kelen deals with the general meaning of an inter-national social phenomenon – the words we sing together with our compatriots when we assert ourselves to be national subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThought of most often in the context of the Olympics or other sporting events, national anthems are a significant way for a nation and its citizens to express their identity and unity. Despite their prevalence, anthems as an expression of national self-image and culture have rarely been examined – until now. \u003cem\u003eAnthem Quality\u003c\/em\u003e analyses the lyrics of many anthems in order to explore their historical and contemporary context. Christopher Kelen’s research reveals how many of the world’s most famous and best-known national anthems, including 'The Marseillaise', 'The Star-Spangled Banner' and God Save the Queen deal with such topics as authority, religion and political devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Loyal Toast – A Personal Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Identification of the National Subject\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ethe idea of the anthem in the world today \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Official Poem of the People\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eanthems, their contexts and their common characteristics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Classification of Anthems\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003egenre and speech act\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthem Quality: Its Paradoxes and Parodies\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ethe uniformity of differences and the automatisation of strong affect \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choosing and Chosen\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ethe overt and covert us and them of national devotions \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthems for a Better World\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ecosmopolitan and postcolonial hymns \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion: The Soul and Its Un\/Official Stirrings \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intellect Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042929312087,"sku":"9781841507378","price":47.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781841507378.jpg?v=1750956271","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/anthem-quality-national-songs-a-theoretical-survey-9781841507378","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}