What Does Ernest Gellner Argue in His Work Nations and Nationalism

question 45

Multiple Choice

What does Ernest Gellner argue in his work Nations and Nationalism?

• A) Ethnic divisions produce nationalism in part through the process of majority domination.
• B) Class divisions produce nationalism in part through income inequality.
• C) Industrial capitalism produces nationalism in part using the state as an instrument.
• D) Economic growth produces nationalism in part through state investment.

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