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Myths and memories of the nation

Author: Anthony D Smith
Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"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  Read more...
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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Anthony D Smith
ISBN: 0198295340 0198296843 9780198295341 9780198296843
OCLC Number: 41641377
Description: 288 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents: Nationalism and the historians --
National identity and myths of ethnic descent --
The problem of national identity: ancient, medieval, and modern? --
Chosen peoples: why ethnic groups survive --
National and ethnoscape --
Gastronomy or geology? The role of nationalism in the reconstruction of nations --
Ethnic nationalism and the plight of minorities --
Zionism and diaspora nationalism --
National identity and the idea of European unity --
The resurgence of nationalism? Myth and memory in the renewal of nations.
Responsibility: Anthony D. Smith.
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Abstract:

"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."--Jacket.

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