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Author Anderson, Benedict R. O'G. (Benedict Richard O'Gorman), 1936-2015.

Title The spectre of comparisons : nationalism, Southeast Asia, and the world / Benedict Anderson
Published New York ; London : Verso, 1998

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Description x, 374 pages : map ; 23 cm
Contents Pt. I. The Long Arc of Nationalism. 1. Nationalism, Identity, and the Logic of Seriality. 2. Replica, Aura, and Late Nationalist Imaginings. 3. Long-Distance Nationalism -- Pt. II. Southeast Asia: Country Studies. 4. A Time of Darkness and a Time of Light. 5. Professional Dreams. 6. Gravel in Jakarta's Shoes. 7. Withdrawal Symptoms. 8. Murder and Progress in Modern Siam. 9. Cacique Democracy in the Philippines. 10. The First Filipino. 11. Hard to Imagine -- Pt. III. Southeast Asia: Comparative Studies. 12. Elections in Southeast Asia. 13. Radicalism after Communism. 14. Sauve Qui Peut. 15. Majorities and Minorities -- Pt. IV. What Is Left? 16. El Malhadado Pais. 17. The Goodness of Nations
Summary The Spectre of Comparisons contains important theoretical and historical considerations about the nature of nationalism & the prospects for the Left in the so-called New World Disorder
Analysis Nationalism
National identity
Asia, Southeast
Indonesia
Thailand
Philippines
Political change
Elections, Overseas
Democracy
Radicalism
International comparisons
Overseas item
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Nationalism -- Southeast Asia.
Nationalism -- Southeast Asia.
Nationalism.
SUBJECT Asia, Southeastern -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86007764
Genre/Form Aufsatzsammlung
LC no. 98035495
ISBN 1859841848 paperback
1859848133
Other Titles Spectres of comparison : nationalism, Southeast Asia and the world