Myths and memories of the nation

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...

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Glavni avtor: Smith, Anthony D.
Drugi avtorji: Anthony D. Smith
Jezik:Undetermined
English
Izdano: Oxford,New York Oxford University Press 1999
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Thư viện lưu trữ: Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Trà Vinh
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Izvleček: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
Fizični opis:288 p.
24 cm
ISBN:0198296843
9780198296843