Preservation and National Belonging in Eastern Germany

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Focusing on the intersection of cultural anthropology and cultural studies, this book explores the nuanced politics surrounding heritage and memory. It examines how individuals engage with their sense of Germanness through practices such as heritage fetishism, expressions of local belonging, and the performative appropriation of cultural artifacts. By highlighting these everyday interactions, it offers fresh insights into the complexities of identity and cultural representation.