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Book SynopsisThis original introduction to theories of nationalism uses wide-ranging case studies to question the relevance of those theories in contemporary world politics.
Trade ReviewA major contribution to the growing literature on nations and nationalism. Seeking to look beyond the primordial/modernist debate and to expand the discussion beyond the boundaries of the state, Harris emphasizes that the functions performed by nationalism have changed over time. Harris's Nationalism is an imaginative treatment of an important subject, and full of insights. It should prove useful for both specialists and students alike. -- Sabrina P. Ramet, Norwegian University of Science & Technology This valuable work helps to stimulate our inquiry on nationalism in terms of wider-ranging research (past, present, future), and ... provides important insights to search for new perceptions and definitions in exploring the relationship between nationalism and democracy in our world. -- N. P. Sreejesh, Jawaharlal Nehru University Political Studies Review A major contribution to the growing literature on nations and nationalism. Seeking to look beyond the primordial/modernist debate and to expand the discussion beyond the boundaries of the state, Harris emphasizes that the functions performed by nationalism have changed over time. Harris's Nationalism is an imaginative treatment of an important subject, and full of insights. It should prove useful for both specialists and students alike. This valuable work helps to stimulate our inquiry on nationalism in terms of wider-ranging research (past, present, future), and ... provides important insights to search for new perceptions and definitions in exploring the relationship between nationalism and democracy in our world.
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Section One: Nationalism from an Historical Perspective; 1. Ideological Foundations of Nations and Nationalism; 2. Theories of Nation and Nationalism; Section Two: Contemporary Debates about Nationalism and Cultural Identities; 3. A Multinational Condition and the Rights of Minorities; 4. The Fall and the Rise: Post-Communism and Nationalism; 5. Ethnic Violence; 6. Imagining 'the Nation' Beyond the State; Section Three: Assessing Theories of Nationalism; 7. The Nation in International Relations; Conclusion: New Questions and Old Answers?; Bibliography; Index.
