Overview
Ethnosymbolism offers a distinct and innovative approach to the study of nations and nationalism. It focuses on the role of ethnic myths, historical memories, symbols and traditions in the creation and maintenance of the collective identity of modern nations. This book explores the different aspects of the ethnosymbolic approach to the study of ethnicity, nationality and nationalism.Nationalism and Ethnosymbolism first introduces the main theoretical considerations that have arisen in nationalism studies in the past two decades. It then presents a collection of case studies covering music and poetry, ethnosymbolism in antiquity, and a wide variety of nations and regions. Areas discussed include Eastern Europe and Russia, the Middle East, the Far East and India, Africa, and the Americas.Overall the book offers a defence of the methodology of ethnosymbolism and a demonstration of its explanatory power.Key Features:* Includes contributions from some of the most eminent scholars in the field of nationalism studies including Anthony D. Smith, the doyen of ethnosymbolism* Offers a distinctive approach to the analysis of ethnicity and nationalism in the modern world* Ethnosymbolism is now a key element of the nationalism studies discourse* The ethnosymbolic approach can be applied to the analysis of a variety of historical and contemporary social, cultural and political situations
Full Product Details
Author: Athena Leoussi (Lecturer in the School of Sociology, Politics and International Relations, University of Reading) ,
Steven Grosby (Professor of Religion, Clemson University, USA)
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Imprint: Edinburgh University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.730kg
ISBN: 9780748621125
ISBN 10: 0748621121
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 12 December 2006
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
Ethnosymbolism is at the heart of nationalism as a hot subject on the contemporary scene. -- David Martin, Emeritus Professor, LSE A bountiful smorgasbord of topics related to group identity. -- Walker Connor belmont, VT, USA Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development Ethnosymbolism is at the heart of nationalism as a hot subject on the contemporary scene. A bountiful smorgasbord of topics related to group identity.
A bountiful smorgasbord of topics related to group identity. -- Walker Connor belmont, VT, USA * Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development * Ethnosymbolism is at the heart of nationalism as a “hot” subject on the contemporary scene. -- David Martin, Emeritus Professor, LSE
Author Information
Athena S. Leoussi is a Lecturer in the School of Sociology, Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading. She is one of the founding editors of the journal 'Nations and Nationalism'. Steven Grosby is Professor of Religion at Clemson University, USA. He is author of several books including 'Nationalism' for the OUP series 'Very Short Introductions'.
