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'[A] comprehensive, balanced and critical overview of current debates on nationalism...This is at once an informed survey of a field of literature and, in its own right, an intervention in the subject...It is one of the, several, contributions of this impressive book that it enables us, by comprehending the range of theories of nationalism, to see these debates in a wider intellectual and historical context.' - Professor Fred Halliday, London School of Economics and Political Science
'[A] very good comparative and critical overview...highly recommended for anyone interested in the study of ethnicity and nationalism.' - Dibyesh Anand, Nationalism and Ethnic Politics
'[C]omprehensive and insightful...an essential text for undergraduates and those new to the field who may otherwise be turned away by the immense task of understanding the existing literature.' - Christine Mason, Nations and Nationalism
'[I]nvaluable...a must for any introductory reading list on nationalism.' - Mike Hawkins, Journal of Southern Europe and the Balkans
'Clearly written and full of balanced judgements, Umut Ozkirimli's book summarises and evaluates the main theories of nationalism very skilfully, as well as adding his own original comments.' - Professor Michael Billig, University of Loughborough
'[A] comprehensive, balanced and critical overview of current debates on nationalism...This is at once an informed survey of a field of literature and, in its own right, an intervention in the subject...It is one of the, several, contributions of this impressive book that it enables us, by comprehending the range of theories of nationalism, to see these debates in a wider intellectual and historical context.' - Professor Fred Halliday, London School of Economics and Political Science
'[A] very good comparative and critical overview...highly recommended for anyone interested in the study of ethnicity and nationalism.' - Dibyesh Anand, Nationalism and Ethnic Politics
'[C]omprehensive and insightful...an essential text for undergraduates and those new to the field who may otherwise be turned away by the immense task of understanding the existing literature.' - Christine Mason, Nations and Nationalism
'[I]nvaluable...a must for any introductory reading list on nationalism.' - Mike Hawkins, Journal of Southern Europe and the Balkans
'Clearly written and full of balanced judgements, Umut Ozkirimli's book summarises and evaluates the main theories of nationalism very skilfully, as well as adding his own original comments.' - Professor Michael Billig, University of Loughborough
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This widely-used and acclaimed text provides a comprehensive and balanced introduction to the main theoretical perspectives on nationalism. The fully-updated 2nd edition includes expanded coverage of recent theories and debates, more systematic critical assesment of all traditions, and boxes on key thinkers.
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No single political doctrine has played a more prominent role in shaping the face of the modern world than nationalism. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
No single political doctrine has played a more prominent role in shaping the face of the modern world than nationalism. Read the first page
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I am thinking of writing my undergraduate dissertation on Nationalism in Japan, and having never studied nationalism, I thought this book might be a good start. It is written clearly, and I can understand most of it at first glance; and the theories and criticisms are covered and explained systematically and comprehensively. However, I was occasionally left a little lost- this is probably best to read if you're doing an introductory course on nationalism as well. Reading it with no other guidance has left me slightly uncertain as to some of the explanations and opinions offered. I was left confused as to the author's intended audience- did he write for fellow theorists of nationalism, or a wider readership?
Still, despite such uncertainties, it has helped me to understand the intricacies of differing theories of nationalism and the concept of the nation, so on those grounds alone, it is worth it, I think.
Still, despite such uncertainties, it has helped me to understand the intricacies of differing theories of nationalism and the concept of the nation, so on those grounds alone, it is worth it, I think.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I'm doing my dissertation on nationalism and this book is a fantastic resource. It covers in some depth the views for/against most of the major theories, primordialism, instrumentalism, the modernists and ethno-symbolists and gives an excellent further reading list for all of these topics. Its also written very well indeed, with the author providing useful explanations and interpretations of all the major theories - which in themselves are sometimes hard to comprehend.
This book possibly does waver between being open to a wider audience and fellow sociologists and others. However, its quite easy to read and very engaging so I'd recommend it to anyone interested in the topic. Certainly I'd say it was an essential first stop if you're researching the topic like me.
This book possibly does waver between being open to a wider audience and fellow sociologists and others. However, its quite easy to read and very engaging so I'd recommend it to anyone interested in the topic. Certainly I'd say it was an essential first stop if you're researching the topic like me.
Format:Paperback
Excellent condition! Thanks a lot mate. Came within days as expected and in awesome condition. The book considers primordialism, ethnosymbolism and consociationalism as perspectives on conflict. It has incorporated works of other writers and scholars too. Mostly a constructivist view of managing conflict.
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