Who among the following is the author of the book, The Idea of Nationalism?

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Hans Kohn is the author of the book The Idea of Nationalism, published in 1944. Kohn is considered one of the leading scholars of nationalism, and his work has been pivotal in the study of how national identities are formed and sustained. In The Idea of Nationalism, Kohn explores the historical development of nationalism, its philosophical roots, and its different manifestations in various parts of the world.
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1. Hans Kohn: A historian and political theorist, Kohn distinguished between civic nationalism (often associated with the West) and ethnic nationalism (more common in Eastern Europe and other regions).
2. The Idea of Nationalism: This book is one of Kohn’s most influential works, providing a detailed analysis of nationalism's impact on modern history and politics.
3. Civic vs. Ethnic Nationalism: Kohn’s key contribution was the distinction between inclusive, citizenship-based nationalism and exclusive, ethnicity-based nationalism.
Additional Information:
· R. Muir: Known for works on geography and history but not the author of The Idea of Nationalism.
· G.P. Gooch: A historian of modern Europe, but not associated with nationalism studies in the same way as Hans Kohn.
· C.J.H. Hayes: A historian who wrote on nationalism, but his notable work is The Historical Evolution of Modern Nationalism, not The Idea of Nationalism.