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The book ‘Rethinking Nationalism: Exploring its Roots, Varieties and Theories’ provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex and diverse aspects of nationalism. Its objective is to reveal the underlying reasons and historical background of nationalism, scrutinize the formation of national identities and associated debates, and comprehend the present-day predicaments of nationalism. This book endeavours to offer valuable insights into the captivating phenomenon of nationalism through a rigorous exploration of its historical origins, socio-political dynamics, and complex interplay with ethnicity, religion, and power. Additionally, it provides a detailed discussion of the various theories and varieties of nationalism. All the chapters has been reviewed by panel of experts.
Mumtaz Alam
Dr Mumtaz Alam is currently an Assistant Professor in History and Head of School- Arts and Humanities, Fiji National University, Fiji. He received his PhD from Aligarh Muslim University and worked as project Fellow at the Centre of Advanced Study Department of History before joining Fiji National University. His research interest includes medical history in Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and their connection with colonial and post-colonial contexts. Alam’s work seeks to bring together social history and medical history, as well as oral testimonies and written records in dialogue with each other. His book entitled ‘Health, Medicine, and the encounter of cultures in India’ published in 2022 from Primus Publication. He is a member of Indian History Congress (IHC), Pacific History Association (PHA), American Historical Association (AHA), Australian and New Zealand Society of the History of Medicine (ANZSHM) etc. He awarded the Prize for Best Paper under section Science and Technology in the Indian History Congress in 2011. He published many research papers in peer-reviewed Journals and an active researcher. Presently, he is working on the social and cultural contexts of venereal diseases, Smallpox vaccination in Fiji, Environmental History, climate history and Ecotourism. He holds editorial positions in numerous international journals of distinction. He is teaching history and its broader area like Nationalism in the Pacific, Migration, Culture and Identity, Culture and Community Adaptation to Climate Change and Interdisciplinary Studies.
