The Ethnic Origins of Nations
1. Edition April 1988
332 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-631-16169-1
John Wiley & Sons
This book is an excellent, comprehensive account of the ways in which nations and nationhood have evolved over time. Successful in hardback, it is now available in paperback for a student audience.
Preface.
Note to Maps.
Maps.
Introduction.
1. Are Nations Modern?.
Part I: Ethnic Communities in Pre-Modern Eras.
2. Foundations of Ethnic Community.
3. Ethnie and Ethnicism in History.
4. Class and Ethnie in Agrarian Societies.
5. Ethnic Survival and Dissolution.
Part II: Ethnie and Nations in the Modern Era.
6. The Formation of Nations.
7. From Ethnie to Nation.
8. Legends and Landscapes.
9. The Genealogy of Nations.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index.
Note to Maps.
Maps.
Introduction.
1. Are Nations Modern?.
Part I: Ethnic Communities in Pre-Modern Eras.
2. Foundations of Ethnic Community.
3. Ethnie and Ethnicism in History.
4. Class and Ethnie in Agrarian Societies.
5. Ethnic Survival and Dissolution.
Part II: Ethnie and Nations in the Modern Era.
6. The Formation of Nations.
7. From Ethnie to Nation.
8. Legends and Landscapes.
9. The Genealogy of Nations.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index.
"The scope of Smith's work is breathtaking ... Part I is in some
respects the most original part of the book; to my knowledge there
is no comparable survey." Journal of American Ethnic History
"Unquestionably an important contribution to the literature on
nationalism ... this is a thoughtful, insightful investigation into
the roots and strengths of ethnonational identity. ... I recommend
it unhesitatingly to all students of nationalism." Walker
Connor, Trinity College, Hartford
A well-researched, perceptive study of an important subject. It
discusses comprehensively ethnic communities in pre-modern eras and
ethnic and nations in modern ones. In addition to being based on
solid facts, it is methodologically sound and conceptually
provocative ... no political scientist, historian or sociologist
can do without it." A. Jacob M. Landau, The Hebrew University of
Jerusalem
"Smith's depth of learning is awe-inspiring, and this work
deserves a prominent place wherever nationalism is discussed."
Michael Levin, Ethnic and Racial Studies
respects the most original part of the book; to my knowledge there
is no comparable survey." Journal of American Ethnic History
"Unquestionably an important contribution to the literature on
nationalism ... this is a thoughtful, insightful investigation into
the roots and strengths of ethnonational identity. ... I recommend
it unhesitatingly to all students of nationalism." Walker
Connor, Trinity College, Hartford
A well-researched, perceptive study of an important subject. It
discusses comprehensively ethnic communities in pre-modern eras and
ethnic and nations in modern ones. In addition to being based on
solid facts, it is methodologically sound and conceptually
provocative ... no political scientist, historian or sociologist
can do without it." A. Jacob M. Landau, The Hebrew University of
Jerusalem
"Smith's depth of learning is awe-inspiring, and this work
deserves a prominent place wherever nationalism is discussed."
Michael Levin, Ethnic and Racial Studies
Anthony David Stephen Smith was a British historical sociologist who, at the time of his death, was Professor Emeritus of Nationalism and Ethnicity at the London School of Economics. He is considered one of the founders of the interdisciplinary field of nationalism studies.