Theorizing Nationalism

This text offers a critical overview of the main approaches to the study of nationalism. Each chapter opens by focusing on an influential theorist, highlighting issues central to the debate on nationalism. Wide-ranging in its analysis and giving due weight to contemporary as well as conventional debates, this volume is an ideal starting point for students new to the literature, as well as offering an insightful and challenging account for those with some knowledge of the subject.

This text offers a critical overview of the main approaches to the study of nationalism. Each chapter opens by focusing on an influential theorist, highlighting issues central to the debate on nationalism. Wide-ranging in its analysis and giving due weight to contemporary as well as conventional debates, this volume is an ideal starting point for students new to the literature, as well as offering an insightful and challenging account for those with some knowledge of the subject.

Graham Day is Senior Lecturer in Sociology, School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Wales, Bangor.

Dr. Andrew Thompson is Principal Lecturer in Sociology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Glamorgan.