People identify so strongly with nations that they are willing to risk their lives and those of their families in the service of their cause.  The vehemence and tenacity of nationalist conflict demonstrate that more is at stake in nationalist conflicts than just territory, resources or self-determination.  This book identifies the psychological factors that fuel nationalism, and it helps us understand its passion and its destructiveness.   Written in an open and accessible style and filled with vivid stories that illustrate national feeling at the individual level, this book sheds new light on a problem that pervades the modern world.

Here is what experts have to say about The Psychology of Nationalism:

"... A marvelous and fascinating study ..." -- Roy F. Baumeister, author of Evil: Inside Human Violence and Cruelty and Meanings of Life

"... A significant contribution ..." --  Max M. Kampelman, Partner, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver, and Jacobson, and former Counselor of the State Department

" ... An extremely valuable work ..." -- Michael P. Peters, Senior Vice President, Council on Foreign Relations

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