Anthony D. Smith

Myths and Memories of the Nation

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Nations and nationalism remain powerful phenomena in the contemporary world. Why do they continue to inspire such passion and attachments? Myths and Memories of the Nation explores the roots of nationalism by examining the myths, symbols and memories of the nation through a 'ethno-symbolic' approach. The book reveals the continuing power of myth and memory to mobilise, define and shape people and their destinies. It examines the variety and durability of
ethnic attachments and national identities, and assesses the contemporary revival of ethnic conflicts and nationalism. The book analyses the depth of ethnic attachments and the persistence of nations to this day.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• 1999.
• Seitenzahl: 298
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 1999
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 430g
• ISBN-13: 9780198296843
• ISBN-10: 0198296843
• Artikelnr.: 09597493

Autorenporträt

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

Inhaltsangabe

* 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