The Continuing Appeal of Nationalism

By Fredy Perlman

Subjects: Nationalism, Nationalism and socialism, Nationalism and communism

Description: Examines how people resisting oppression and wishing for autonomy are misled, twisted, and turned into leaders and followers who oppress on the basis of abstract notions. The text ends with a question: “What concentration camp manager, national executioner or torturer is not a descendant of oppressed people?” (Source: [Black and Red Press](https://www.blackandred.org/catalog))