{"product_id":"nationhood-and-political-theory-9781840640113","title":"Nationhood and Political Theory","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNationhood and Political Theory,\u003c\/i\u003e Margaret Canovan argues that universalist political theories unconsciously rely upon the collective power generated by national solidarity.  By focusing on nationhood as a source of power, Dr Canovan's book obliges political theorists to face the dilemmas involved in reconciling particularist power bases with universal principles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'The puzzle of national identity is explored illuminatingly by Margaret Canovan. . . . Political theorists have recently begun to take such issues seriously and this book is a welcome addition to the literature.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents:  1. Introduction   2. The Case Against Nationalism  3. Democratic Theory: Government by the People   4. Social Justice: Looking After our People   5. Liberal Universalism: A National Heritage?   6. What is a Nation?   7. Power from the People: Nationhood and Political Community   8. Nationhood, Patriotism and Universalism   9. Nationalism Versus Liberal Democracy   10. Nationhood and Political Theory   Bibliography","brand":"Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49413316804951,"sku":"9781840640113","price":30.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781840640113.jpg?v=1730519737","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/nationhood-and-political-theory-9781840640113","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}