'The author knows the relevant literature extremely well and is also well acquainted with current debates and with theories on nationalism and nation-building. His knowledge of the subject, his insights and his judgements make [the book] very useful and intelligent reading.'Professor Peter Alter, German Historical Institute, London'... his evident familiarity with the current literature on nationalism is impressive, and his summaries of the arguments of major thinkers on the issue make his book a useful addition to the debate.'Journal of European Studies'... will take its place among the canon on nationalism. His reading of the relevant literature is exhaustive but well assimilated and discussed with sensitivity.'Canadian Review of Studies on Nationalism' ... an incredibly rich quarry to be mined by all those wanting a guide to the contested origins and controversies surrounding the western European nations. Llobera's learning is formidable and this book deserves a pl

This book provides an integrated framework for explaining how nationalism has become one of the most powerful ideologies of modern times. Starting with a consideration of the medieval roots of the nation, the author goes on to examine the various approaches and structural theories which have been used to explain the development of nationalism. In so doing, he highlights the key role of cultural and political influences, as well as the impact of the French Revolution and its aftermath. Clearly written with concise, self-contained chapters, this book will be of interest to undergraduates taking a range of social science and history courses as well as specialist readers.
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This book provides an integrated framework for explaining how nationalism has become one of the most powerful ideologies of modern times.
PART I The Nation: A Medieval Heritage I Prelude to Nationhood, Basic Concepts, The Germanic Invasions, Towards a Synthesis, The Carolingian Empire 2 Domains of Statehood and Nationhood Introduction, Britannia, Gallia, Germania, ltalia, Hispania, Provisional Conclusions, PART II The Development of Nationalism: Structural Factors 3 Capitalism and Nationalism 4 State and Nationalism 5 Class, Civil Society and Nationalism 6 Church, Civil Religion and Nationalism, PART III The Development of Nationalism: Ideological Factors 7 Political and Cultural Nationalism, Introduction: Some Terminological Problems, The Origins of the Idea of National Character in Montesquieu and Hume, Rosseau and Political Nationalism, Herder and Cultural Nationalism, Hegel on the Volksgeist, Romanticism and Nationalism, PART IV The Development of Nationalism: Historical Processes, 8 The Force of Historical Events: The French Revolution and its Aftermaths, 9 Nationalist Paths to Modernity, PART V Theoretical Recapitulation
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Also available in hardback, 9780854969210 GBP50.00 (November, 1994)

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780854969401
Publisert
1996-08-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Berg Publishers
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
229

Forfatter

Biographical note

Josep R. Llobera Visiting Professor of Anthropology,University College London