Elgar Encyclopedia of Nationalism

This authoritative Encyclopedia provides a contemporary survey of nationalism studies, examining the foundations of the field and the ideas that continue to shape it.Combining interdisciplinary perspectives from leading experts, entries cover historical, political and sociocultural aspects of the study of nationalism. They address debates such as the origins of nationalism, how ideas spread and questions of Eurocentrism within the field. The Encyclopedia also considers the main processes currently characterising modern nationalism.Presenting a systematic overview of a complex field, this Elgar Encyclopedia is a key resource for scholars and students of political science, political theory, sociology and history, particularly those with an interest in nationalism and the nation state. It is also of value to practitioners and policymakers seeking topical insights on the field.Key Features:Includes extensive cross-referencing of entriesProvides thematic groupings of entries to aid navigationSpans diverse conceptual, methodological and theoretical approaches and research topicsFeatures 151 contributing authors from a wide array of backgrounds, disciplines and countries