{"product_id":"nationalism-explained-levi-d-kavan-9798183781809","title":"Nationalism, Explained: Patriotism, Populism, Religion, and the Politics of Us vs. Them","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhy does nationalism liberate one people-and oppress another?\u003c\/b\u003eNationalism is one of the most powerful forces in modern politics, yet one of the least understood. It can unite strangers into citizens, topple empires, and defend a homeland. It can also narrow the circle of belonging, turn dissent into betrayal, and make conflict feel sacred. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNationalism, Explained\u003c\/i\u003e, Levi D. Kavan offers a clear, even-handed guide to the politics of \"us\" and \"them.\" Without slogans or academic jargon, he shows how national identity is created, why patriotism can slide into exclusion, and how nationalism interacts with religion, populism, immigration, democracy, authoritarianism, war, and globalization. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe difference between a nation, state, country, and people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow civic and ethnic nationalism define belonging differently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy nationalism fueled both empire and anti-colonial liberation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow religious identity can fuse with political power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy populists claim to represent the \"real people\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen national solidarity supports democracy-and when it destroys it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether a healthy, inclusive nationalism is possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWith key takeaways, a glossary, and discussion questions, this book gives general readers a practical framework for understanding the headlines-and the deeper human needs beneath them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eClear enough for beginners. Serious enough for anyone who wants to think beyond the slogans.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Levi D. Kavan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798183781809\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Levi D. Kavan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173884272895,"sku":"9798183781809","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nationalism-explained-levi-d-kavan-9798183781809","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}