Nations and Democracy

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Exploring the intersection of language, desire, and political contestation, Amanda Machin's work delves into how nations are constructed through conflicting language games. By leveraging the theories of Wittgenstein and Lacan, the book argues that nations are not static entities but dynamic subjects of political struggle and coalition. It challenges prevailing narratives and advocates for a renewed political engagement with the concept of the nation, appealing to scholars of nationalism, democracy, and psychoanalysis.