Imagined Communities

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Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism

By Benedict Anderson

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Imagined Communities by Benedict Anderson explores the concept of nationalism and how nations are created as imagined communities. Anderson delves into the historical and cultural foundations that give rise to a shared national consciousness, analysing the influence of media, language, and capitalism. The book presents how nations are seen not as permanent entities but as socially constructed through various narratives and symbols.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the concept of nationalism and how communities are formed through shared imaginations and ideas, rather than geographical boundaries. It provides a deep dive into the historical, cultural and political forces that shape identities, making it a fascinating read for those intrigued by global politics and societal structures.

Imagined Communities

The defining, best-selling book on the history, origins and development of nationalism

The defining, best-selling book on the history, origins and development of nationalism

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What are the imagined communities that compel men to kill or to die for an idea of a nation? This notion of nationhood had its origins in the founding of the Americas, but was then adopted and transformed by populist movements in nineteenth-century Europe.

It became the rallying cry for anti-Imperialism as well as the abiding explanation for colonialism. In this scintillating, groundbreaking work of intellectual history, Anderson explores how ideas are formed and reformulated at every level, from high politics to popular culture, and the way that they can make people do extraordinary things.

In the twenty-first century, these debates on the nature of the nation state are even more urgent. As new nations rise, vying for influence, and old empires decline, we must understand who we are as a community in the face of history, and change.

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Imagined Communities by Benedict Anderson is highly praised for its engaging and insightful exploration of nationalism. It is noted for being well-written and densely informative with a masterful, clear presentation of a wide array of historical literature. The book is described as both brilliant and impressive in its depth and readability.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784786755

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Illustration: none

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 256

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Benedict Anderson Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Benedict Anderson was Aaron L. Binenkorp Professor of International Studies Emeritus at Cornell University. He was Editor of the journal Indonesia and author of numerous books including A Life Beyond Boundaries, Java in a Time of Revolution, The Spectre of Comparisons: Nationalism, Southeast Asia, and the World and The Age of Globalization: Anarchists and the Anticolonial Imagination.

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