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Nationalism: Theory, Ideology, History Paperback – 1 October 2010

by Anthony D. Smith (Author)
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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 political movement and symbolic language has such worldwide appeal and resilience. But nationalism is also a form of public culture and political religion, which draws on much older cultural and symbolic forms.

Seeking to do justice to these different facets of nationalism, the second edition of this popular and respected overview has been revised and updated with contemporary developments and the latest scholarly work. It aims to provide a concise and accessible introduction to the core concepts and varieties of nationalist ideology; a clear analysis of the major competing paradigms and theories of nations and nationalism; a critical account of the often opposed histories and periodization of the nation and nationalism; and an assessment of the prospects of nationalism and its continued global power and persistence.

Broad and comparative in scope, the book is strongly interdisciplinary, drawing on ideas and insights from history, political science, sociology and anthropology. The focus is theoretical, but it also includes a fresh examination of some of the main historical and contemporary empirical contributions to the literature on the subject. It will continue to be an invaluable resource for students of nationalism across the social sciences.

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  1. Print length
    200 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Polity
  4. Publication date
    1 October 2010
  5. Dimensions
    13.97 x 2.54 x 21.59 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0745651283
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0745651286
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"All who are interested in the study of nationalism are most fortunate to have available this masterly, updated distillation of Anthony Smith's four decades of intensive scholarship on the topic. It is concise and yet treats all of nationalism's key aspects, including its wellsprings and historical evolution. Students are certain to benefit from its clarity and from its critical, sweeping review of the literature."
Walker Connor, Middlebury College, Vermont

"This is a very accessible and engaging introduction to the major debates on the study of nationalism. It also manages to say something new and offers many insights into the complex phenomenon that is nationalism. Readers will find the definitions of concepts very helpful."
Gerard Delanty, University of Sussex

About the Author

Anthony D. Smith is Emeritus Professor of Nationalism and Ethnicity at the London School of Economics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Polity; 1st edition (1 October 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0745651283
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0745651286
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.54 x 21.59 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Speedy delivery
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Brilliant value and speedy delivery. Needed it for an essay arrived in plenty of time
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Buzz
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful! Great Read! Historical!
Reviewed in the United States on 29 December 2014
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Pros: In Depth Explanations

Cons: Mind Bender (Makes you think)

Purchased this book to use as some background information while completing a final degree program in college and found that is book was very helpful in defining what "Nationalism" really is. There are plenty of historical examples given, which can be cross-referenced. This book was very helpful for more insight into what Nationalism really is while also being an interesting read for those interested in history, sociology, or just like reading.
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Very useful book, recommended.
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AMT
2.0 out of 5 stars Beware: Not a Reader / Anthology
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I haven't had a chance to read this book, but even a cursory glance allowed me to see that this is not a reader / anthology as some of the other reviewers suggested it to be. That is, it does NOT contain a collection of originary texts. It is instead a summary of various approaches to and theories of nationalism. It may still be useful to me, but is not what I was expecting at all.
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