Nationalism : critical concepts in political science

Nationalism is one of the most powerful forces in the modern world, and its study has recently gained greatly in popularity. This Reader gives historical depth to the recent debates on nationalism and traces the development of thought on nationalism across a range of issues with reference to over a century of texts. Issues covered include the definitions of the nation and of nationalism, the origins of nations, nationalism in Europe, The Third World and within the International System, and the future of nationalism itself.