The Bivocal Nation

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Exploring the themes of division and polarization, this book delves into how these concepts shape cultural identity and historical narratives within a nation. It introduces the idea of bivocality, highlighting the dual voices that express nationhood while sharing a common cultural symbolism. Through ethnographic analysis, Nutsa Batiashvili examines how Georgians navigate these discourses, providing fresh insights into nationalism and nation-building in the complex spaces between the East and West.