Nationalism and Hegemony: The Consolidation of the Nation in Social and Political Life

This book develops a contemporary theory of nationalism to address 21st-century political challenges, exploring theoretical and empirical understandings of the concepts of 'the nation and 'nationalism' and the failure of previous accounts to decipher the diverse ways in which nationalism is embedded in our social and political world. It demonstrates how 'the nation and 'nationalism' are consolidated as conceptual and experiential power structures and how political groups advance their interests through various nationalist modalities, which can be activated for political purposes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book develops a cutting-edge theory of nationalism that addresses the complex political challenges of the 21st century. It delves into theoretical and empirical understandings of the concepts of 'the nation' and 'nationalism,' exploring the shortcomings of previous theoretical accounts in capturing the diverse ways in which nationalism is embedded in our social and political world. By accounting for the dynamism and 'intertextuality' of nationalism, Nationalism and Hegemony demonstrates how 'the nation' and 'nationalism' are consolidated as conceptual and experiential power structures. It also shows how political groups advance their interests through various nationalist modalities, which can be activated at any time for political purposes.

A critical examination of the diverse manifestations of nationalism, this contribution to both theory and political practice will appeal to scholars working in the fields of sociology, social, and political theory. The book offers a fresh perspective on nationalism and its implications for our understanding of contemporary politics and society.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032000848