Myths and Memories of the Nation

By - Smith, Anthony D.

Floor - Floor 1

Published - Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1999

ISBN 10 - 0198296843

ISBN 13 - 9780198296843

Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.

Subject - Ethnicity--Political aspects

Shelf No - 14

Call Number - 320.54 SMI

Physical Description - 288 pages ; 24 cm

Notes - Includes Index

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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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