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The Calendar Conundrum: National Days as Unstable Signifiers

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Given all the hoopla surrounding their celebration, one of the most ironic features of national holidays is how invisible they become when considered vis-à-vis other national symbols, such as the flag, the currency, national emblems, national monuments and geographic landmarks or even national anthems.

I would like to acknowledge my gratitude to my student assistant, Ms. Ioana Literat, who was very helpful in researching a first draft of this article.

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  1. Michael E. Geisler
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Editors and Affiliations

  1. University of Edinburgh, UK

    David McCrone (Professor of Sociology) (Professor of Sociology)

  2. Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

    Gayle McPherson (Professor of Cultural Policy) (Professor of Cultural Policy)

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Geisler, M.E. (2009). The Calendar Conundrum: National Days as Unstable Signifiers. In: McCrone, D., McPherson, G. (eds) National Days. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230251175_2

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