Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-292) and index.
Contents
Introduction: April 19, 1995 -- Falling into history -- Telling the story : three narratives -- "A new world" : the inner life of a wounded community -- "A single chord of horror" : the memorial vocabulary of American culture -- "We come here to remember" : creating the memorial in Oklahoma City -- Conclusion : bonds of affection -- Postscript.
