What is national identity? Can we forge a new kind of national identity that responds to the challenges of globalization, and other deep-seated changes? Montserrat Guibernau answers these and other compelling questions about the future of national identity.
Focusing on the socio-political landscape, this book provides an in-depth analysis of Catalan nationalism amid the Franco regime and the subsequent transition to democracy in Spain. It explores the dynamics of identity, resistance, and political evolution during a pivotal period, highlighting the complexities and transformations within Catalan society. Through a detailed examination, it sheds light on how nationalism shaped cultural and political movements in Catalonia during these critical years.