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Encountering Nationalism
Jyoti Puri
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Description for Encountering Nationalism
Hardcover. Offers an introduction to the diverse meanings of nationalism and its most important aspects. This title addresses the rise of nationalism in the US post-September 11. It brings together 'culturalist' and state-centered approaches to nationalism. It contains useful examples to illustrate key aspects of nationalism. Series: 21st Century Sociology. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 500.
Encountering Nationalism introduces students to concepts of nationalism in an accessible, critical, and timely way.
Abstract arguments are bolstered by clear and specific examples drawn from momentous events and from the well of everyday life, such as the aftermath of September 11, beauty pageants, ethnic conflicts, and sexual respectability. Encountering Nationalism is an engaging introduction to the diverse meanings of nationalism and its most important aspects.
- Addresses the rise of nationalism in the US post-September 11.
- Brings together "culturalist" and state-centered approaches to nationalism.
- Underscores the importance of race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and religion to understanding nationalism.
- Clarifies key concepts such as nationalism, ... Read more
- Contains useful examples to illustrate key aspects of nationalism.
- Features clear and engaging prose.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Series
21st Century Sociology
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631231059
SKU
V9780631231059
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Ref
99-50
About Jyoti Puri
Jyoti Puri is Associate Professor of Sociology at Simmons College. She is the author of Woman, Body, Desire in Post-Colonial India: Narratives of Gender and Sexuality (1999).
Reviews for Encountering Nationalism
"Puri is particularly good at demonstrating the extent to which nationalisms are gendered ... The book is an interpretative essay that seeks to realign debate on its subject. In this it is challenging and interesting." Ethnic and Racial Studies "The book explicitly discusses the wide array of debates centered around the theme of nationalism and therefore acts as a ... Read more