Nationalism - Brossura

Calhoun, Craig

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0816631212 ISBN 13: 9780816631216

Casa editrice: Univ of Minnesota Pr, 1998

Riassunto

Drawing on examples from Eritrea, Yugoslavia and China to France and Germany, this book clarifies the way in which national boundaries and identities became central to the modern era, how they relate to the development of state power, and how a host of different social movements and government policies try to make use of them. At the same time, the author also challenges attempts to "debunk" nationalism that fail to grasp why it maintains its power and centrality in modern life.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Craig Calhoun is Chair of the Sociology Department of New York University and Professor of Sociology at the University of Oslo.

Product Description:

Nationalism is one of the most pressing of global problems, exacerbating ethnic conflicts and increasing the likelihood of war. It is also basic to defining the rights of democratic citizenship, and can be a source of inspiration and social solidarity. In this fascinating overview, Craig Calhoun considers nationalism's diverse manifestations, its history, and its relationship to imperialism and colonialism.A way of conceiving identities that is fundamental to the modern world, nationalism is distinct from kinship and ethnicity. It is an international discourse that shapes domestic politics and relations between states. Drawing on examples ranging from Eritrea, the former Yugoslavia, and China to France and Germany, Calhoun clarifies the ways national boundaries and identities have become central to the modern era, how they relate to the development of state power, and how a host of social movements and government policy makers try to make use of them. Calhoun also challenges attempts to "debunk" nationalism that fail to grasp why it has such power and centrality in modern life.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Univ of Minnesota Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0816631212
• ISBN 13: 9780816631216
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 164