Bücher von Josep R. Llobera

Considers how nationalism has become one of the most powerful ideologies of modern times. The author considers the medieval roots of the nation; approaches and structural theories used to explain the development of nationalism; and the role of cultural and political influences.

Originally seen as a positive force, nationalism has resulted in warfare and persecution of minorities, so much so that, over time, it has been considered a social evil whose apparent decline has been greeted as a positive development. This text disputes this, maintaining that nationalism is not disappearing but has taken on a different form.

Synthesizing British, French, and American traditions, Llobera (anthropology, University College London) introduces social and cultural anthropology and places them in a wider context which encompasses macro-sociological concepts and reference to biological evolution. Writing in a clear and concise