Anthony D Smith

Myths and Memories of the Nation

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book explores the roots of nationalism by examining the myths, symbols, and memories of the nation through an "ethno-symbolic" approach. It reveals the continuing power of myth and memory to mobilize, 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sydney University Press
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Februar 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 164mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 608g
• ISBN-13: 9780198295341
• ISBN-10: 0198295340
• Artikelnr.: 22427716

Autorenporträt

Anthony D. Smith is Professor of Ethnicity and Nationalism, European Institute, London School of Economics.

Inhaltsangabe

* Introduction: `Ethno-symbolism' and the study of nationalism
* Part I - Ethno-history and National Identity
* l: Nationalism and the Historians
* 2: National Identity and Myths of Ethnic Descent
* 3: The Problem of National Identity: Ancient, Medieval and Modern?
* 4: Chosen Peoples: Why Ethnic Groups Survive
* 5: Nation and Ethnoscape
* Part II - Myths and Memories of Modern Nations
* 6: Gastronomy or Geology? The Role of Nationalism in the
Reconstruction of Nations
* 7: Ethnic Nationalism and the Plight of Minorities
* 8: Zionism and Diaspora Nationalism
* 9: National Identity and the Idea of European Unity
* 10: The Resurgence of Nationalism? Myth and Memory in the Renewal of
Nations