Summary
Nationalism is one of the most powerful forces in the modern world, yet its study has only recently begun to flourish and receive wide academic recognition. This Reader gives historical depth to the recent debates on nationalism and traces the development of thought on nationalism across a wide range of issues with reference to a century of texts. What is a nation? What is Nationalism? Where have nations originated from and how does nationalism vary from continent to continent? Such questions are fundamental to our grasp of modern society and politics. This Reader provides authoritative answers to these questions as well as a sound basis for further thought.
