Benedict Anderson
Benedict Anderson was a prominent political scientist and historian, celebrated for his book 'Imagined Communities,' which discusses the origins and spread of nationalism, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Born on Aug 26, 1936 (88 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.38% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 222,965 | $350,000 | 1,316$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 222,965 | $350,000 | 1,316$ |
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South Africa:
Benedict Anderson described the nation as an imagined community.
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Ireland:
Benedict Anderson argued that media plays a central role in the 'imagined community' of the nation state.
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Indonesia:
Benedict Anderson discusses how nations are built through collective imagination created from symbols and rituals.
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