Liah Greenfeld

Nationalism and the Mind: Essays on Modern Culture Liah Greenfeld

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Publisher Marketing: In this collection of Greenfeld's essays, we see her tackle the topic of nationalism from an array of angles, each giving us a unique perspective on what Einstein called 'the measles of mankind'. Covering the analogies between nationalism and religion, the political significance of culture, the incipience of nationalism in Tudor England, and much more, Greenfeld's writing is informative and well argued. Contributor Bio:  Greenfeld, Liah Liah Greenfeld is University Professor and professor of political science, sociology, and anthropology at Boston University, as well as director of the online Institute for the Advancement of the Social Sciences. She is the author of numerous works, including Nationalism: Five Roads to Modernity and The Spirit of Capitalism: Nationalism and Economic Growth.