Imagined Communities by Benedict Anderson

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United States

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Have you ever wondered what makes a nation? Why do millions of people who will never meet feel a profound bond, willing to live and die for their country? Benedict Anderson's groundbreaking book, Imagined Communities, provides a revolutionary answer that has reshaped our understanding of nationalism. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. Anderson argues that nations are not timeless entities but modern cultural artifacts. He reveals how the rise of "print-capitalism"—the mass circulation of newspapers and novels in common languages—allowed people to imagine themselves as part of a shared, sovereign community for the first time. Learn why this phenomenon began not in Europe, but in the Americas, and how it created a powerful model that spread across the globe, influencing everything from popular movements to official state policy. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. You'll explore how the shift from sacred to secular time and the power of print created the deep, horizontal comradeship that defines the modern nation. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to understand the powerful forces of identity shaping our world and to put this critical perspective into action right away. Duration - 27m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.

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English