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Objects of Devotion and Debate: Authenticity, Identity, and Collective Memory.

Authors :
Borer, Michael Ian
Source :
Conference Papers - American Sociological Association; 2005 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, p1-30, 30p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The article presents information related to the renovation of Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It is reported that Fenway Park is an outstanding example of the way a significant place of importance can become a part of a culture's symbolic system, which preserves collective memories that span across generations, social classes, and lifestyles. It is informed that the impulse to renovate rather than remove Fenway Park is related with the preservation of a culture. The article also includes the facts owing to which Fenway Park is important to the people of Boston.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Conference Papers - American Sociological Association
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
18615543