On Nationalism by Eric Hobsbawm Paperback Book

Description: On Nationalism by Eric Hobsbawm An insightful and enlightening collection of Eric Hobsbawms writing on the subject of nationalism. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description I remain in the curious position of disliking, distrusting, disapproving and fearing nationalism wherever it exists . . . but recognising its enormous force, which must be harnessed for progress if possible. In the last two decades the uses of the term nationalism has increased steeply with the rising tide of nationalist parties. In this collection of historian Eric Hobsbawms writing on nationalism, we see some of the critical historical insights he brings to bear on this contentious subject, which is more than ever relevant as we stand on the doorstep of an age when the internet and the globalisation of capital threaten to blow away many national boundaries while, as a reaction, nationalism seems to re-emerge with renewed strength.More than any other historian of our time, Hobsbawm took great care to seriously consider these movements, and never to decry nationalism and patriotism as simply absurd. The clarity of his insight is as vital today as it was in his lifetime: On Nationalism is an essential work for anyone who wants to understand the phenomenon. Flap In the last two decades the uses of the term nationalism has increased steeply with the rising tide of nationalist parties. In this collection of historian Eric Hobsbawms writing on nationalism, we see some of the critical historical insights he brings to bear on this contentious subject, which is more than ever relevant as we stand on the doorstep of an age when the internet and the globalisation of capital threaten to blow away many national boundaries while, as a reaction, nationalism seems to re-emerge with renewed strength. More than any other historian of our time, Hobsbawm took great care to seriously consider these movements, and never to decry nationalism and patriotism as simply absurd. The clarity of his insight is as vital today as it was in his lifetime: On Nationalism is an essential work for anyone who wants to understand the phenomenon. Author Biography Eric Hobsbawm was a Fellow of the British Academy and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Before retirement he taught at Birkbeck College, University of London, and after retirement at the New School for Social Research in New York. Previous books include AGE OF EXTREMES, THE AGE OF REVOLUTION and THE AGE OF EMPIRE. He died 1st October 2012 Long Description I remain in the curious position of disliking, distrusting, disapproving and fearing nationalism wherever it exists . . . but recognising its enormous force, which must be harnessed for progress if possible. In the last two decades the uses of the term nationalism has increased steeply with the rising tide of nationalist parties. In this collection of historian Eric Hobsbawms writing on nationalism, we see some of the critical historical insights he brings to bear on this contentious subject, which is more than ever relevant as we stand on the doorstep of an age when the internet and the globalisation of capital threaten to blow away many national boundaries while, as a reaction, nationalism seems to re-emerge with renewed strength.More than any other historian of our time, Hobsbawm took great care to seriously consider these movements, and never to decry nationalism and patriotism as simply absurd. The clarity of his insight is as vital today as it was in his lifetime: On Nationalism is an essential work for anyone who wants to understand the phenomenon. Promotional "Headline" An insightful and enlightening collection of Eric Hobsbawms writing on the subject of nationalism. Details ISBN0349143501 Author Eric Hobsbawm Pages 400 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2022 ISBN-10 0349143501 ISBN-13 9780349143507 Publication Date 2022-01-04 UK Release Date 2022-01-04 Format Paperback Imprint Abacus Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.54 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-01-24 NZ Release Date 2022-01-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134312784;

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