Greenfeld, L
Nationalism: Five Roads to Modernity
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674603196
- author:
- Greenfeld, L
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 596
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.7 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- Government Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nationalism Five Roads to Modernity by Liah Greenfeld explores how this movement shaped modern societies. A five-country study spanning 500 years, the book examines the complex interaction of structural, cultural, and psychological factors that underpin nationalism. From England's early sense of self-conscious nationalism to the pragmatic ways it utilized existing institutions, the Americans' lack of formed institutions allowed for a more rapid development of their own brand of nationalism. France, Germany, and Russia followed similar paths, modifying nationalism in the process. The book draws on empirical data from four languages, including legal documents, literary works, and historical writings, to bring concepts like identity, anomie, and elites to life. Greenfeld's work offers a fresh perspective on this complex topic, shedding light on the ways in which nationalism has influenced modern societies.
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