Ethno-symbolism and nationalism a cultural approach /

• Main Author: Smith, Anthony D.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2009.
• Subjects: Nationalism.; Ethnicity.; Nationalisme.; Etnische identiteit.; Nationalismus.; Ethnische Identität.; Ethnizität.; POLITICAL SCIENCE > Nationalism. > Political Ideologies; Electronic books.
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This text provides a concise explanation of an ethno-symbolic approach to the study of nations and nationalism and simultaneously embodies a general statement of Anthony D. Smith's contribution to this approach and its application to the central issues of nations and nationalism.

Table of Contents:

• Perennialism and modernism
• Basic themes of ethno-symbolism
• The formation of nations
• The role of nationalism
• Persistence and transformation of nations
• Pro et contra.