Nationalism and the Mind

Presenting a collection of essays, this work talks about nationalism from an array of angles, each giving us a unique perspective on what Einstein called 'the measles of mankind'. It covers the analogies between nationalism and religion, the political significance of culture, the incipience of nationalism in Tudor England, and more.Professor Liah Greenfeld is one of the world's leading academics in the study of nationalism. Author of the influential books, "Nationalism: Five Roads to Modernity" and "The Spirit of Capitalism: Nationalism and Economic Growth", Greenfeld's ideas are both challenging and inspiring. In this collection of Greenfeld's essays, we see her tackle the topic of nationalism from an array of angles, each giving us a unique perspective on what Einstein called 'the measles of mankind'. Covering the analogies between nationalism and religion, the political significance of culture, the incipience of nationalism in Tudor England, and much more, Greenfeld's writing is informative and well-argued. A perfect addition for any student of politics or nationalism, "Nationalism and Culture" will help explain the role of nationalism in society throughout the ages.