![]() ![]() ![]() Paul Lawrence, The Open University Nations and Nationalism has become such an intrinsic part of the standard literature that it is regularly cited by both those who share its views and those who distinguish their approach from Gellner's. Nations and Nationalism Breuilly's new introduction provides an excellent critical overview of Gellner's writings on nationalism, judiciously evaluating his ideas while also providing insights into their place and continuing significance within the wider historiography of nationalism studies. ![]() We should wonder whether we are dealing with a scholar or with a poet. The reader is typically enchanted by Gellner's logical rigour as if mesmerised by the contemplation of an art masterpiece. We are captivated by the explanatory power of Gellner's crystalline prose enriched by flowing sequences of causations. Over ten years after his death, Gellner's impact remains unparalleled. ![]()
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