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The Books Briefing: The Many Sides of Identity

Works that illuminate the intricacies of how we form communities and relate to one another: Your weekly guide to the best in books
Source: John Whitlock

In 1983, the historian Benedict Anderson published his pioneering work , which looks at the intangible factors that bond nations together. His analysis was prescient, thanks to the expansive lens it took in examining what unites people, and the book still helps deepen considerations of modern issues, such as . This nuanced way’s newly launched section, .

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