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Nations and Nationalism
Book • 1983
In this book, Gellner interprets nationalism in terms of its social roots, locating it in industrial social organization.
He argues that industrialization necessitated a homogeneous cultural foundation, facilitated by a standardized system of education and communication, leading to the formation of distinct national identities.
Gellner posits that nationalism is not an age-old phenomenon but rather a product of modern societal development, driven by the transformation from agrarian to industrial societies.
The book emphasizes the role of centralized education systems, mass media, and the alignment of culture and statehood in shaping modern national identities.
He argues that industrialization necessitated a homogeneous cultural foundation, facilitated by a standardized system of education and communication, leading to the formation of distinct national identities.
Gellner posits that nationalism is not an age-old phenomenon but rather a product of modern societal development, driven by the transformation from agrarian to industrial societies.
The book emphasizes the role of centralized education systems, mass media, and the alignment of culture and statehood in shaping modern national identities.
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Mentioned by Harrison Pitt as a book on nationalism, offering a concrete view on assimilation and counter-entropic tendencies.
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Mentioned by Alex Hochuli as a book on nationalism to be discussed in a future reading club session.
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