By Razmik Panossian

This book traces the evolution of Armenia and Armenian collective identity from its beginnings to the Armenian nationalist movement over Kharabagh in 1988.

Applying theories of national-identity formation and nationalism, Razmik Panossian analyzes different elements of Armenian identity construction and argues that national identity is modern, predominantly subjective, and based on a political sense of belonging.

Yet, he also acknowledges the crucial role of history, art, literature, religious practice, and commerce in preserving the national memory and shaping the cultural identity of the Armenian people.

This book is an engaging history and an invaluable comparative study.

Razmik Panossian received his doctorate degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he also taught, with a thesis that won the Lord Bryce Prize for the Best Dissertation in Comparative and International Politics (2001), awarded by the UK Political Studies Association.

Hard cover, 442 pages, includes index, bibliography, and footnotes.

ISBN# 0231139268