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Nation and Narration Homi K. Bhabha
Publisher: Routledge

Two destinies collide, as millions watch. The show recently returned after a three-year hiatus. Western viewers familiar with reality television may find the narration preachy and the portrayal of the children a bit heavy-handed. Book Review: 2012: A New Maya Nation Emerges by Edward D. In Nation and Narration eds Hommi K. That the nation is a 'form of narrative' makes the idea of nation more, not less, powerful, “[a]n idea whose cultural compulsion lies in the impossible unity of the nation as symbolic force” (Bhabha 1990:2). 1) Renan, Ernest (1993) What is a nation? Curry Ryan Keshaw's first person narration, sometimes overtly casual, helps the reader identify and become engaged in his characters. While I still fancy my chances as a London 2012 synchronised swimming contender (in my dreams), I've had to content myself with some patriotic narrations instead. On a personal note, I was very excited to see Tom Porter Sakokwenionkwas (a member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne) involved with the project. In addition, the site provides free curriculum packages for grades 1 to 12 to Tom Porter, Mohawk Teaching Stephen Augustine, Mi'kmaq Teaching. In honor of the timelessness of Indigenous oral traditions, audio narration is provided throughout the site, complimented by beautifully animated visuals.