Stamps, Nationalism and Political Transition

Stamps in political transition are used to promote a new visual nationalism, reflecting political and cultural changes and developments. The book explores the transition times in over a dozen countries from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe, comparing the personalities, histories, and cultural representations before and after the transition period. The final three chapters consider international themes on stamp issues, such as stamps with Disney cartoon characters, themeless Forever stamps, and states celebrating women and their accomplishments.

Format: Hardback
Length: 398 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Stamps, as state-produced artifacts, hold the power to encapsulate a nation's rich heritage, culture, economy, and global position. These miniature pieces of information transform over time, mirroring political and cultural shifts and advancements. The book delves into the transition periods experienced by over a dozen countries across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe. It specifically examines stamp topics, issues, and themes during the years preceding and following significant transformations, such as transitioning from a European colony to political independence or from a dictatorship to democracy. The authors compare the personalities, histories, and cultural representations of these nations before and after the transition, exploring how the state utilized the aftermath to redefine or establish its place on the world political map.

The final three chapters delve into international themes related to stamp issues. One chapter explores stamps featuring Disney cartoon characters, another examines themeless Forever stamps, and the third highlights states celebrating women and their achievements.

This volume possesses a broad interdisciplinary significance and is particularly appealing to scholars engaged in the study of geopolitics, political transition, visual nationalism, soft power, and visual representations of decolonialization. Its comprehensive analysis and insightful perspectives make it a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 943g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367501204