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What is Benedict Anderson's most famous work?

  • Imagined Communities

  • Unseen Communities

  • Invisible Nations

  • Understanding Cultures

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The answer is "Imagined Communities." Benedict Anderson's influential book, published in 1983, explores the concept of nations as imagined communities, shaped by shared narratives, memories, and symbols. He argues that nations are not natural or inevitable but rather constructed through social and political processes. The book has had a profound impact on the study of nationalism, globalization, and political identity.
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