Deutschland Image und Imaginäres

This study examines the mechanisms and processes by which an image of Germany was constructed by examining literary texts, films, a business location initiative, and a media debate. It reveals that the power of these self-images lies specifically in their openness. Images of Germany do not point to an identity that is meant to be static, but instead, document the truly dynamic structure of identification.

Autorentext

Katharina Grabbe, WWU Münster.

Zusammenfassung

"Der Charme von Grabbes Studie besteht nämlich in der Auswahl der unterschiedlichen Untersuchungsgegenstände, anhand derer die Autorin ihre Fragestellung exemplarisch und für das jeweilige Beispiel umfassend bearbeitet."
Stephan Krause in: www.literaturkritik.de