Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Introduction 3
4. Chapter One. Myths and Collective Imaginaries 7
5. Chapter Two. What is a Social Myth? 23
6. Chapter Three. The Mythification Process 48
7. Chapter Four. The Conditions for the Effectiveness of Myth 93
8. Chapter Five. Social Myths: A Pyramidal Structure 112
9. General Conclusion 120
10. Notes 133
11. Bibliography 149
12. Index 171