Symbols that Bind, Symbols that Divide The Semiotics of Peace and Co
This work explores the function of both divisive and uniting symbols in various conflict settings around the world. It takes a fairly broad perspective on what constitutes a symbol, to include objects such as flags, signs, language, and monuments, a
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Scott L. Moeschberger Rebekah A. Phillips DeZalia Editors
Symbols that Bind, Symbols that Divide The Semiotics of Peace and Conflict
Peace Psychology Book Series
Series Editor Daniel J. Christie
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Scott L. Moeschberger Rebekah A. Phillips DeZalia Editors
Symbols that Bind, Symbols that Divide The Semiotics of Peace and Conflict
Editors Scott L. Moeschberger Psychology, Taylor University Upland, IN, USA
Rebekah A. Phillips DeZalia Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC, USA
ISSN 2197-5779 ISSN 2197-5787 (electronic) ISBN 978-3-319-05463-6 ISBN 978-3-319-05464-3 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-05464-3 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London Library of Congress Control Number: 2014938201 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. Exempted from this legal reservation are brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis or material supplied specifically for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the Copyright Law of the Publisher’s location, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Permissions for use may be obtained through RightsLink at the Copyright Clearance Center. Violations are liable to prosecution under the respective Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
This work seeks to explore the use of symbols to divide or unite in various conflict settings around the world. We have taken a fairly broad perspective on what constitutes a “symbol,” to include objects such as flags, signs, and monuments. In addition, we include commemorations and other dynamic events that serve as a means for groups or individuals to connect with past generations, cele
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