Everyday Nationhood: Theorising Culture, Identity and Belonging After Banal Nationalism

This edited collection explores the continuing appeal of nationalism around the world. The authors' ground-breaking research demonstrates the ways in which national priorities and sensibilities frame an extraordinary array of activities, from classroom discussions and social media posts to global policy-making, as well as identifying the value that can come from feeling part of a national community, especially during times of economic uncertainty and social change. They also note how attachments to nation can often generate powerful emotions, happiness and pride as well as anger and frustration, which can be used to mobilize substantial numbers of people into action.

Featuring contributions from leading social scientists across a range of disciplines, including sociology, geography, political science, social psychology, media and cultural studies, the book presents a number of case studies covering a range of countries including Russia, Germany, New Zealand, Serbia, Japan, Azerbaijan, Greece and the USA.

Everyday Nationhood will appeal to students and scholars of nationalism, globalization and identity across the social sciences as well as those with an interest in understanding the role of nationalism in shaping some of the most pressing political crises- migration, economic protectionism, populism - of the contemporary era.

Author: Michael Skey
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 11/29/2017
Pages: 339
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.81d
ISBN: 9781137570970

About the Author

Michael Skey is Lecturer in Communication and Media at Loughborough University, UK.

Marco Antonsich is Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Loughborough University, UK.