Nationalism has unexpectedly become a leading local and international force since the end of the Cold War. Long predicted to give way to pan-national or economic organizations, nationalism exerts its tremendous force on all continents and in a wide variety of ways. The Encyclopedia of Nationalism captures the aims and scope of this force through a wide-ranging examination of concepts, figures, movements, and events. It is the only encyclopedic study of nationalism available today.Key Features* International Editorial Board* Articles begin with short glossaries and conclude with short bibliographies of titles essential for further reading* Website devoted to project at www.academicpress.com/nations