Nationalism : theory, ideology, history

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Nationalism : theory, ideology, history

Anthony D. Smith

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Polity, 2001

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [160]-177) and index

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ISBN 9780745626581

Description

For the last two centuries, nationalism has been a central feature of society and politics. Few ideologies can match its power and resonance and no other symbolic language has such worldwide appeal and resilience. However, nationalism is more than an ideological movement - it is also a form of public culture which draws on much older cultural and symbolic forms. This book provides a concise, accessible introduction to the concept of nationalism. It focuses on competing paradigms and theories of nations and nationalism, and analyses the subject in terms of ideology, theory and history. The approach is broadly comparative and interdisciplinary, with concrete examples and a time-scale stretching from the ancient world to the contemporary global age. The book concludes with an assessment of the prospects of nationalism and of the transcendence of nations and nation states. Anthony Smith's book will appeal to all those interested in this dynamic subject, including students and scholars of anthropology, sociology, history, politics and international relations.

Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction. 1. Concepts. 2. Ideologies. 3. Paradigms. 4. Theories. 5. Histories. 6. Prospects. Notes. Bibliography. Index.
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: pbk ISBN 9780745626598

Description

For the last two centuries, nationalism has been a central feature of society and politics. Few ideologies can match its power and resonance and no other symbolic language has such worldwide appeal and resilience. However, nationalism is more than an ideological movement - it is also a form of public culture which draws on much older cultural and symbolic forms. This book provides a concise, accessible introduction to the concept of nationalism. It focuses on competing paradigms and theories of nations and nationalism, and analyses the subject in terms of ideology, theory and history. The approach is broadly comparative and interdisciplinary, with concrete examples and a time-scale stretching from the ancient world to the contemporary global age. The book concludes with an assessment of the prospects of nationalism and of the transcendence of nations and nation states. Anthony Smith's book will appeal to all those interested in this dynamic subject, including students and scholars of anthropology, sociology, history, politics and international relations.

Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction. 1. Concepts. 2. Ideologies. 3. Paradigms. 4. Theories. 5. Histories. 6. Prospects. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

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  • NCID
    BA54852008
  • ISBN
    • 0745626580
    • 9780745626598
  • LCCN
    01032915
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge, UK
  • Pages/Volumes
    viii, 182 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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