In this Book
- Louis Riel and the Creation of Modern Canada: Mythic Discourse and the Postcolonial State
- Book
- 2008
- Published by: University of New Mexico Press
- Series: Religions of the Americas Series
summary
Reid examines Riel's religious background, the mythic significance that has consciously been ascribed to him, and how these elements combined to influence Canada's search for a national identity. Reid's study provides a framework for rethinking the geopolitical significance of the modern Canadian state, the historic role of Confederation in establishing the country's collective self-image, and the narrative space through which Riel's voice speaks to these issues.
Table of Contents
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- List of Maps
- p. viii
- Editor’s Foreword
- pp. ix-x
- Acknowledgments
- p. xi
- 3: Nation-States and National Discourses
- pp. 72-107
- 4: Violence and State Creation
- pp. 108-158
- 5: Revolution, Identity, and Canada
- pp. 159-186
- 6: Riel and the Canadian State
- pp. 187-201
- 7: Heterogeneity and the Postcolonial State
- pp. 202-240
- Conclusion
- pp. 241-248
- Bibliography
- pp. 289-309
Additional Information
ISBN
9780826344175
Related ISBN(s)
9780826344151
MARC Record
OCLC
312463591
Pages
326
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No