Banal Nationalism by Michael Billig
Studies in the Ideology of Advanced Industrial Society
This insightful work delves into the often-overlooked aspects of nationalism that permeate everyday life, highlighting how national identity is subtly reinforced through mundane practices and symbols. It challenges the conventional understanding of nationalism as an overt and extreme ideology, instead revealing how it is continuously reproduced through routine actions, language, and media. By examining these "banal" elements, the book provides a fresh perspective on how national consciousness is maintained and normalized in modern societies, urging readers to reconsider the seemingly innocuous ways in which national identity is perpetuated.
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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