This is a comprehensive and accessible account of the nature of nationalism, which has re-emerged as one of the fundamental forces shaping world society today.
Montserrat Guibernau
Comparative Politics Political Issues & Behavior Political Philosophy & Theory Political Science Politikwissenschaft Politische Fragen u. politisches Verhalten Politische Philosophie u. Politiktheorie Vergleichende Politik
"This is a very significant contribution to the literature onnationalism, which though now is rapidly growing, still has notdone full justice to this important social phenomenon. The book ismarked by very thorough, perceptive and relevant discussion of theprevious treatments in social theory (within various disciplines),or the failures to treat it adequately. It is well written and apleasure to read. I would expect it to have a very great appeal."Ernest Gellner, Central European University, Prague
"Valuable insights." Journal of International Affairs
"A series of useful discussions on the politics of nationalism,national identity, the relation between nation and state, and theimpact of globalization on national identity. There is much that iscommendable in this work [and] there is much to be learnt from hertheoretical overview." Democratization
"Montserrat Guibernau's book will be immensely useful toteachers and students." Patterns of Prejudice
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