Böcker av Josep R. Llobera

Considers how nationalism has become one of the most powerful ideologies of modern times. The author considers the medieval roots of the nation; approaches and structural theories used to explain the development of nationalism; and the role of cultural and political influences.

The totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century reveal disturbing and uncomfortable facts about human nature, social life and moral progress. This title unravels the complexity and mystery behind ideas of domination, leadership, and human development.

Originally seen as a positive force, nationalism has resulted in warfare and persecution of minorities, so much so that, over time, it has been considered a social evil whose apparent decline has been greeted as a positive development. This text disputes this, maintaining that nationalism is not disappearing but has taken on a different form.

Synthesizing British, French, and American traditions, Llobera (anthropology, University College London) introduces social and cultural anthropology and places them in a wider context which encompasses macro-sociological concepts and reference to biological evolution. Writing in a clear and concise