Nationalism and Ethnosymbolism

Nationalism and Ethnosymbolism
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Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9780748629350
ISBN-13 : 0748629351
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Book Synopsis Nationalism and Ethnosymbolism by : Athena Leoussi

Download or read book Nationalism and Ethnosymbolism written by Athena Leoussi and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2006-12-12 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethnosymbolism offers a distinct and innovative approach to the study of nations and nationalism. It focuses on the role of ethnic myths, historical memories, symbols and traditions in the creation and maintenance of the collective identity of modern nations. This book explores the different aspects of the ethnosymbolic approach to the study of ethnicity, nationality and nationalism.Nationalism and Ethnosymbolism first introduces the main theoretical considerations that have arisen in nationalism studies in the past two decades. It then presents a collection of case studies covering music and poetry, ethnosymbolism in antiquity, and a wide variety of nations and regions. Areas discussed include Eastern Europe and Russia, the Middle East, the Far East and India, Africa, and the Americas.Overall the book offers a defence of the methodology of ethnosymbolism and a demonstration of its explanatory power.


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