Ethnonationalism

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Summary: Important, a classic
Review: After reading Connor's book I find nationalism both roughly definable and I am convinced about its importance, but I am less certain about the reliability of explanations based on nationalism and even more so of the utility of stydying nationalism to find good and feasible policy recommendations

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Summary: Don't waste your money
Review: It is an extraordinary compilation about what the author says the other authors did not say. I just read NATIONAL IDENTITY from Anthony D. Smith, and it cannot be compared. Smith also talks about ethnonationalism, but in a better way. Connor does not say something new, nor interesting. And also, it is a compilation of papers previously published. Roberto Remes

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Summary: Classic, Essential Reading
Review: Walker Connor has been writing about ethnonationalism for decades. This is a much needed collection of his essays. They are well written and closely argued. The importance of his arguments for understanding ethnic conflicts in today's world can scarcely be overstated. If you believe that ethnicity and ethnic conflict can be explained by such easily defined things as differences in language, religion, or skin color, you must read this book