Myths and Memories of the Nation
Author:   Anthony D. Smith (Professor of Ethnicity and Nationalism, Professor of Ethnicity and Nationalism, European Institute, London School of Economics)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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9780198295341


Pages:   296
Publication Date:   02 December 1999
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Anthony D. Smith (Professor of Ethnicity and Nationalism, Professor of Ethnicity and Nationalism, European Institute, London School of Economics)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   0.586kg
ISBN:  

9780198295341


ISBN 10:   0198295340
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   02 December 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction: `Ethno-symbolism' and the study of nationalism Part I - Ethno-history and National Identity l: Nationalism and the Historians 2: National Identity and Myths of Ethnic Descent 3: The Problem of National Identity: Ancient, Medieval and Modern? 4: Chosen Peoples: Why Ethnic Groups Survive 5: Nation and Ethnoscape Part II - Myths and Memories of Modern Nations 6: Gastronomy or Geology? The Role of Nationalism in the Reconstruction of Nations 7: Ethnic Nationalism and the Plight of Minorities 8: Zionism and Diaspora Nationalism 9: National Identity and the Idea of European Unity 10: The Resurgence of Nationalism? Myth and Memory in the Renewal of Nations

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'Why is it that so many people remain so deeply attached to their ethnic communities and nations at the close of the second millennium? Why do myths, memories, and symbols of the nation command such widespread loyalty and devotion?' These are the central questions answered eloquently and convincingly by Professor Smith in his latest work. Nations and Nationalism


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Anthony D. Smith is Professor of Ethnicity and Nationalism, European Institute, London School of Economics.

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