The Cultural Foundations of Nations

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Hierarchy, Covenant, and Republic

By Anthony D. Smith

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The Cultural Foundations of Nations by Anthony D. Smith explores the cultural and historical roots of nation formation. It delves into how myths, memories, and symbols influence national identity and cohesion, suggesting that cultural elements play a crucial role in the survival and development of nations. Through a comprehensive analysis, Smith sheds light on the dynamics between culture and politics in shaping national consciousness.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intertwining of culture and national identity throughout history. It explores how cultural traditions influence the formation of nations and can offer insights into nationalism's ever-present impact in the world today.

This major new work by Professor Anthony D. Smith challenges the notion of nationalism as a product of modernity.

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This major new work by Professor Anthony D. Smith challenges the notion of nationalism as a product of modernity.

Major new work by a leading historical sociologist
Challenges the prevailing idea of nationalism as a product of modernity
Demonstrates that different political forms of community and collective identity from pre-modern times have contributed to the formation and character of nations
Analyzes the chronology and nature of nations, from the ancient world, to the European Middle Ages, the early modern, and the modern eras
Discusses alternative destinies facing modern nations today

The Cultural Foundations of Nations explores the deep-seated cultural roots of nations, offering a compelling analysis of the historical trajectory and future possibilities of nationalism. Professor Smith's work is crucial for understanding how past societies have shaped modern nations and the challenges they face today.

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The Cultural Foundations of Nations by Anthony D. Smith is highly regarded for its scholarly depth and intellectual maturity. Reviews highlight Smith’s thorough exploration of nationalism, emphasizing the book’s theoretical insights into the historical and cultural origins of nations. Critics appreciate Smith’s ability to integrate art history and critique modernist views, providing a comprehensive analysis that appeals to historians, sociologists, and political scientists. The book is commended as a valuable resource for its historical sociology and innovative examination of nationalism as a secular form of religion.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405177986

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 February 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 381g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Anthony D. Smith is President of the Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is author of numerous works on nationalism including The Ethnic Origins of Nations (Blackwell, 1986), Chosen Peoples: Sacred Sources of National Identity (2003) and The Antiquity of Nations (2004). He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Nations and Nationalism.