Imaginative Communities Formula

Axel Van Noten, a dear friend and relative of mine, was kind enough to proofread an early draft version of my book Imaginative Communities. The book improved tremendously based on Axel’s suggestions, corrections and input. His most valuable contribution is the following formula that nicely summarises what the book is about. I hope it will help other readers to digest the book’s conceptual contribution.

(ID + VAL) * IM² = REP

The whole thing deals with the way in which communities engage with...