Selling Jerusalem: Relics, Replicas, Theme Parks by Annabel Jane Wharton (Englis

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Selling Jerusalem by Annabel Jane Wharton Argues that the West has also sought to possess Jerusalem by acquiring its representations. From relics of the True Cross and Templar replicas of the Holy Sepulchre to Franciscan recreations of the Passion to nineteenth-century mass-produced prints, this work describes the evolving forms by which the city has been possessed in the West. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jerusalem currently stands at the center of a violent controversy that threatens the stability of both the Middle East and the world. This volatility, observes Annabel Jane Wharton, is only the most recent manifestation of a centuries-old obsession with the control of the Holy City—military occupation and pilgrimage being two familiar forms of "ownership." Wharton makes the innovative argument here that the West has also sought to possess Jerusalem by acquiring its representations. From relics of the True Cross and Templar replicas of the Holy Sepulchre to Franciscan recreations of the Passion to nineteenth-century mass-produced prints and contemporary theme parks, Wharton describes the evolving forms by which the city has been possessed in the West. She also maps those changing embodiments of the Holy City against shifts in the western market. From the gift-and-barter economy of the early Middle Ages to contemporary globalization, both money and the representations of Jerusalem have become progressively incorporeal, abstract, illusionistic, and virtual. Selling Jerusalem offers a penetrating introduction to the explosive combination of piety and capital at work in religious objects and global politics. It is sure to interest students and scholars of art history, economic history, popular culture, religion, and architecture, as well as those who want to better understand Jerusalems problematic place in history. Author Biography Annabel Jane Wharton is the William B. Hamilton Professor and Director of Graduate Studies for Art History at Duke University. She edits the Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies and has written several books, among them Building the Cold War: Hilton International Hotels and Modern Architecture, also published by the University of Chicago Press. Table of Contents Introduction: Project, Keywords, Debts 1. Fragmented Jerusalem: City as Gift 2. Replicated Jerusalem: Temple, Templars, and Primitive Accumulation 3. Fabricated Jerusalem: Franciscans and Pious Mountains 4. Mechanically Reproduced Jerusalem: Entrepreneurs and Tourists 5. Spectacularized Jerusalem: Imperialism, Globalization, and the Holy Land as Theme Park Conclusion: Illusion and Immateriality Bibliography Index Review "Timely, creative, and engagingly written, Selling Jerusalem is the work of a mature scholar of established reputation. It takes the form of a constant flow from one interesting topic to another." - Conrad Rudolph, author of Pilgrimage to the End of the World" Details ISBN0226894223 Author Annabel Jane Wharton Short Title SELLING JERUSALEM Language English ISBN-10 0226894223 ISBN-13 9780226894225 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle Relics, Replicas, Theme Parks Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Residence US Edition New edition DOI 10.1604/9780226894225 AU Release Date 2006-05-01 NZ Release Date 2006-05-01 US Release Date 2006-05-01 UK Release Date 2006-05-01 Pages 296 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 2006-05-01 DEWEY 956.9442 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161779614;

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