Internationalism: A Breviary
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Book • 2002
Perry Anderson's "Internationalism: A Breviary" is a concise yet insightful essay that examines the complex relationship between nationalism and internationalism.
Anderson traces the evolution of these concepts from the American Revolution to the post-9/11 era, highlighting their shifting political valences.
He challenges the conventional left-leaning association with internationalism, demonstrating how it has become increasingly intertwined with state power.
The essay's analysis provides a critical perspective on the limitations and contradictions inherent in both nationalism and internationalism.
Anderson's work encourages a reevaluation of these concepts in the context of contemporary global politics.
Anderson traces the evolution of these concepts from the American Revolution to the post-9/11 era, highlighting their shifting political valences.
He challenges the conventional left-leaning association with internationalism, demonstrating how it has become increasingly intertwined with state power.
The essay's analysis provides a critical perspective on the limitations and contradictions inherent in both nationalism and internationalism.
Anderson's work encourages a reevaluation of these concepts in the context of contemporary global politics.
