"This book presents an ideological interpretation of the role of 'powerless' individuals in shaping collective memory in the face of hegemonic institutions.Well footnoted, referenced, and supported by tables and figures." - B.Osborne, Choice
"Social movement and American history scholars will learn something from this book." - Randolph Hohle, D'Youville College
"systematic, thorough, well-researched, and well organized...both intruitging and instructive." - Jennifer A. Jordan, Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews
"Kubal's study provides an interesting and insightful exploration of how different types of groups relate to the national origin myth of Christopher Columbus...it presents a thought provoking account of what is really just a story; a tale of how American society has adjusted and adapted a narrative of what many still consider its originating event." - Timothy B. Gongaware, Sociological Spectrum
"Social movement and American history scholars will learn something from this book." - Randolph Hohle, D'Youville College
"systematic, thorough, well-researched, and well organized...both intruitging and instructive." - Jennifer A. Jordan, Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews
"Kubal's study provides an interesting and insightful exploration of how different types of groups relate to the national origin myth of Christopher Columbus...it presents a thought provoking account of what is really just a story; a tale of how American society has adjusted and adapted a narrative of what many still consider its originating event." - Timothy B. Gongaware, Sociological Spectrum