Explain the concept of "nationalism" in Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of one's nation, often leading to a desire for national independence or self-governance.

Edward Bellamy

An American author and socialist, most famous for his utopian novel "Looking Backward," published in 1888, which imagined a future society based on cooperation and economic equality.

Looking Backward

"Looking Backward" is a utopian science fiction novel by Edward Bellamy, published in 1888, that imagines a future society based on equality, cooperation, and technological progress.