Cultural Movements and Collective Memory

" This book presents an ideological interpretation of the role of ' powerless' individuals in shaping collective memory in the face of hegemonic institutions. Well footnoted, referenced, and supported by tables and figures. " - B. Osborne, Choice

" Social movement and American history scholars will learn something from this book. " - Randolph Hohle, D' Youville College

" systematic, thorough, well-researched, and well organized. . . both intruitging and instructive. " - Jennifer A. Jordan, Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews

" Kubal' s study provides an interesting and insightful exploration of how different types of groups relate to the national origin myth of Christopher Columbus. . . it presents a thought provoking account of what is really just a story; a tale of how American society has adjusted and adapted a narrative of what many still consider its originating event. " - Timothy B. Gongaware, Sociological Spectrum