Michael Billig: Nationality

Michael Billig is British psychologist. Explore interesting quotes on nationality.

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“Nationalism does not provide a single way of talking about the world.”

Source: Banal Nationalism (1995), pp. 86–87

“A national anthem is a universal sign of particularity. The conventions of the oeuvre demand that the uniqueness of the nation be celebrated in a universally stylized manner. National anthems not only fit a common pattern, but it is part of their symbolism that they are seen to do so. They flag the nation as a nation among nations, as flags themselves do.”

Source: Banal Nationalism (1995), p. 86

“For example, each nation is expected to have its own flag and national anthem.”

Source: Banal Nationalism (1995), p. 85