Anthony D. Smith
Born in 1939
History
Sociology
Anthony D. Smith was a prominent scholar in nationalism studies, serving as Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics.
He is known for developing the concept of ethnic cores in nations and distinguishing between civic and ethnic types of nationalism.
Smith argued that while nationalism is modern, nations have pre-modern roots.
His work bridged modernist and primordialist approaches to nationalism, emphasizing the importance of myths, memories, and symbols in national identity formation.
Smith's contributions have been influential in shaping the interdisciplinary field of nationalism studies, though some of his ideas remain controversial among scholars.
