Encountering NationalismISBN: 978-0-631-23106-6
Paperback
256 pages
November 2003, Wiley-Blackwell
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Encountering Nationalism introduces students to concepts of
nationalism in an accessible, critical, and timely way. Abstract
arguments are bolstered by clear and specific examples drawn from
momentous events and from the well of everyday life, such as the
aftermath of September 11, beauty pageants, ethnic conflicts, and
sexual respectability. Encountering Nationalism is an
engaging introduction to the diverse meanings of nationalism and
its most important aspects.
- Addresses the rise of nationalism in the US post-September
11.
- Brings together “culturalist” and state-centered
approaches to nationalism.
- Underscores the importance of race, gender, sexuality,
ethnicity, and religion to understanding nationalism.
- Clarifies key concepts such as nationalism, nation, state,
gender, sexuality, etc.
- Contains useful examples to illustrate key aspects of
nationalism.
- Features clear and engaging prose.