Rethinking nationalism : a critical introduction / 6
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Jonathan Hearn.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-267) and index.
Introduction: Knowing Nationalism -- Primordialism -- Rethinking Primordialism -- Modernism -- Rethinking Modernism -- Power -- Rethinking Power -- Culture -- Rethinking Culture -- Conclusion: Power, Culture and Nationalism.
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An introduction to the study of nationalism, this text explores key themes in the field - such as primordialism, modernism, power and culture - before pointing out the limitations in both the modernist and primordialist approaches, and explaining how a clear understanding of power and culture can clarify our understanding of nationalism.