Theories Of Nationalism
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Some yellowing/tanning noted. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Intact.
A landmark work in political sociology, Theories of Nationalism presents a comprehensive and systematic examination of the ideological and social forces that have shaped nationalist movements across the modern world. Anthony D. Smith argues that nationalism cannot be reduced to a single cause or theory, instead chronicling the competing scholarly frameworks — from primordialist to modernist — that have sought to explain its origins and persistence. With intellectual rigour and clarity, the book dissects the relationship between ethnicity, culture, and political identity, illustrating how these forces combine to produce some of history's most powerful and enduring movements. Smith's analysis remains an essential reference point for students and scholars of political theory, history, and international relations alike.
Author: Anthony D. Smith
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Harper & Row (Torchbook Library Edition)
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Some yellowing/tanning noted. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Intact.
A landmark work in political sociology, Theories of Nationalism presents a comprehensive and systematic examination of the ideological and social forces that have shaped nationalist movements across the modern world. Anthony D. Smith argues that nationalism cannot be reduced to a single cause or theory, instead chronicling the competing scholarly frameworks — from primordialist to modernist — that have sought to explain its origins and persistence. With intellectual rigour and clarity, the book dissects the relationship between ethnicity, culture, and political identity, illustrating how these forces combine to produce some of history's most powerful and enduring movements. Smith's analysis remains an essential reference point for students and scholars of political theory, history, and international relations alike.