Grounds of Comparison: Around the Work of Benedict Anderson

by Pheng Cheah

Benedict Anderson, professor at Cornell and specialist in Southeast Asian studies, is best known for his book Imagined Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism (1991). It is no understatement to say that this is one of the most influential books of the last twenty years. Widely read both by social scientists and humanists, it has become an unavoidable document. For people in the humanities, Anderson is particularly interesting because he explores the rise of nationalism in connection with the rise of the novel.

266 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2003