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However, Tamir refers here to the understanding of nationalism as a sense of national identity, which is the basis for the organisation of political life, which is well established in contemporary nationalism studies. Liberal commentators write with concern about the eruption of nationalism in Western democracies. Sometimes, however, Tamir's defence of nationalism goes too far and is difficult to comprehend, not only in the light of liberal assumptions, but also in the light of contemporary nationalism studies. [Extracted from the article]

Quiroga rightly notes that this pessimistic and self-victimising perception of the Spanish team and the nation clearly connects with larger narratives that go back as far as the nineteenth century, such as the idea of I Mater dolorosa i , which literally means "sorrowful mother" in reference to the Virgin Mary grieving over her dead son, but relates to the idea of martyrdom as a cultural norm. Newspaper reports prove to be particularly useful when unravelling the prevalent narratives and frames of reference employed by members of both the Spanish and foreign press to portray I la selección i , and, in turn, to represent Spain and Spaniards. Quiroga interrogates the ways in which media discourses have contributed to shaping those identities, making sense of the relevant sociopolitical, economic and cultural transformations that have profoundly affected Spain and to which football is inextricably connected. [Extracted from the article]

At the same time, Militz also points out that the nationalism she experiences is not a unique thing, a fundamental characteristic of people in the world of nation-states, and that different modes of experience can emerge. Exploring the latest trends, we learn about banal nationalism (Billig, [1]) on which Militz's book draws extensively. In the following chapters, the author presents the results of her research along with the logic of the theory she exposes, highlighting the cornerstones of the emotional experience of nationalism. [Extracted from the article]

Ichijo and Ranta try to answer this question about who should be the arbiter when there is a contestation of values over cuisine, food and diet in Chapter 7. With these case studies, Ichijo and Ranta demonstrate how individuals, groups, the food industry, nation-states and international organisations sometimes consciously but much more often routinely establish links between certain food items, dishes or food related practices and specific nations. This is all the more relevant since our political world is now so highly dominated by the nation-state system and the ideology of nationalism, up to the point where the nation-state has become internalised as a "natural" (p. 1) unit. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the book "Believing in Britain: The Spiritual Identity of Britishness," by Ian Bradley.

The article reviews various books pertaining to national identity including "When is the Nation? Towards an Understanding of Theories of Nationalism," edited by Atsuko Ichijo and Gordana Uzelac, "John Hawkwood: An English Mercenary in 14th-Century Italy," by William Caferro, and "Changing National Identities at the Frontier: Texas and New Mexico, 1800-1850," by Andres Resendez.

The article reviews the book "Chosen Peoples: Sacred Sources of National Identity," by Anthony D. Smith.

Reviews books on national identity. `Migration, Transnationalization and Race in a Changing New York,' edited by Hector Cordero-Guzman, Robert Smith and Ramon Grosfoguel; `White Nation: Fantasies of White Supremacy in a Multicultural Society,' by Ghassan Hage; `Australia and the British Embrace: The Demise of the Imperial Ideal,' by Stuart Ward; `The Japanese Experience: A Short History of Japan,' by W.G. Beasley; `Defining a British State: Treason and National Identity, 1608-1820,' by Lisa Steffen.

Reviews books on national identities. 'Where Cultures Meet: Frontiers in Latin American History,' edited by David J. Weber and Jane M. Rausch; 'Scotland and Nationalism: Scottish Society and Politics 1707 to the Present,' 3rd edition, by Christopher Harvie; 'The Art of Nation-Building: Pageantry and Spectacle at Quebec's Tercentenary,' by H.V. Nelles.

Reviews books on nationalism. 'Burden of Dreams: History and Identity in Post-Soviet Ukraine,' by Catherine Wanner; 'Ukrainian Nationalism in the 1990s: A Minority Faith,' by Andrew Wilson; 'Anglo-Indian Attitudes: The Mind of the Indian Civil Service,' by Clive Dewey; 'The Memory of Resistance: French Opposition to the Algerian War,' by Martin Evans.

Reviews the book 'Gendered Nations: Nationalism and Gender Order in the Long Nineteenth Century—International Comparison.'

The article reviews the book "Irish Nationalism and European integration: The Official Redefinition of the Island of Ireland" by Katy Hayward.

We, the Editors and Publisher of National Identities, have retracted the following book review: Pedro García-Guirao (2019) Book Review of The victorious counterrevolution: the nationalist effort in the Spanish Civil War. National Identities, published online on 14th February 2019, DOI: The above-mentioned book review contained some inaccuracies in quotations and some statements which may be misleading as to the contents of the book. The book review was subsequently revised and re-published as DOI: We have been informed in our decision-making by our policy on publishing ethics and integrity and the COPE guidelines on retractions. The retracted article will remain online to maintain the scholarly record, but it will be digitally watermarked on each page as "Retracted". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reviews the book 'Imagining Nations,' edited by Geoffrey Cubit.

Reviews the book 'Identities and Nationalism: An Interdisciplinary Perspective,' by L.G. Vazquez.

Reviews the book 'Under the Map of Germany. Nationalism and Propaganda 1918–1945,' by Gunthram Herb.

Reviews books about national identity. Inclusion of 'War and the British: Gender, Memory and National Identity,' by Lucy Noakes; 'Fault Lines: Journeys Into the New South Africa,' by David Goodman; 'Close to Home: Oral and Literate Practices in a Transnational Mexico,' by Juan C. Guerra; 'The Politics of Nationhood: Sovereignty, Britishness and Conservative Politics,' by Philip Lynch.