Globalism, nationalism, tribalism : bringing theory back in /
Paul James.
- xiv, 369 pages ; 24 cm.
- Towards a theory of abstract community ; v. 2 .
- Towards a theory of abstract community ; v. 2. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : global savage -- Social relations in tension -- Contending approaches in outline -- Theory in the shadow of terror -- Constituting customary community -- Communication and exchange, money and writing -- Time and space, calendars and maps -- Bodies and symbols, blood and milk -- State formation : from kingdoms and empires to nation-states -- Nation formation : from the medieval to the postmodern -- Global formation : from the Oecumene to planet exploitation -- Conclusion : principles for a postnational world. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
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Globalization. Nationalism Nation-state Social groups Tribes