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Benedict Anderson

Is Benedict Anderson A-List?

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NoBenedict Anderson is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.

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Ranking Timeline

1966F$0.001M

Cornell Paper Controversy

Publishes the "Cornell Paper", leading to his expulsion from Indonesia and marking the start of controversies.

1983D$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M

"Imagined Communities" Published

Publishes "Imagined Communities", his most influential work exploring the origins of nationalism, but is still mainly an academic.

1990C$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

Gains Academic Recognition

"Imagined Communities" gains widespread academic recognition and influence in political science.

2000B$0.5M+$0.4M

Professor at Cornell

Remains a Professor at Cornell University, continuing his research and teaching on nationalism and Southeast Asia.

2015C$1M+$0.5M

Death of Anderson

Benedict Anderson dies, leaving a lasting impact on the study of nationalism and political science.

2026C$1M

Continued Scholarly Influence

His work remains widely cited and studied, solidifying his legacy as a key thinker on nationalism.

Last updated: February 21, 2026