After Independence: Making and Protecting the Nation in Postcolonial and Postcommunist StatesLowell Barrington University of Michigan Press, 2009 M12 18 - 320 pages The majority of the existing work on nationalism has centered on its role in the creation of new states. After Independence breaks new ground by examining the changes to nationalism after independence in seven new states. This innovative volume challenges scholars and specialists to rethink conventional views of ethnic and civic nationalism and the division between primordial and constructivist understandings of national identity. "Where do nationalists go once they get what they want? We know rather little about how nationalist movements transform themselves into the governments of new states, or how they can become opponents of new regimes that, in their view, have not taken the self-determination drive far enough. This stellar collection contributes not only to comparative theorizing on nationalist movements, but also deepens our understanding of the contentious politics of nationalism's ultimate product--new countries." --Charles King, Chair of the Faculty and Ion Ratiu Associate Professor, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service "This well-integrated volume analyzes two important variants of nationalism-postcolonial and postcommunist-in a sober, lucid way and will benefit students and scholars alike." --Zvi Gitelman, University of Michigan Lowell W. Barrington is Associate Professor of Political Science, Marquette University. |
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... masses have often enthusiastically followed nationalist leaders . But what happens to these nationalists and their ideas after they have achieved their ultimate goal of the creation of a new state ? What happens to nationalism after ...
... masses have often enthusiastically followed nationalist leaders . But what happens to these nationalists and their ideas after they have achieved their ultimate goal of the creation of a new state ? What happens to nationalism after ...
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... masses. One set of answers to the two questions of nationalism often “wins,” and at the time of independence one set of ideas about the nation and its homeland is likely to be dominant. But because of the controversial nature of the ...
... masses. One set of answers to the two questions of nationalism often “wins,” and at the time of independence one set of ideas about the nation and its homeland is likely to be dominant. But because of the controversial nature of the ...
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... masses—is easier in a more ethnic nationalism than in a more civic nationalism. Finally, it is important to consider the ethnic versus civic divide because of its implications for democracy. Often, the existence of liberal democra- tic ...
... masses—is easier in a more ethnic nationalism than in a more civic nationalism. Finally, it is important to consider the ethnic versus civic divide because of its implications for democracy. Often, the existence of liberal democra- tic ...
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... masses do not believe that membership , territorial , and / or threat con- cerns exist . In such a situation , nationalism and its respective parties and movements may disappear quickly if not quietly . But one of the fascinating things ...
... masses do not believe that membership , territorial , and / or threat con- cerns exist . In such a situation , nationalism and its respective parties and movements may disappear quickly if not quietly . But one of the fascinating things ...
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... masses, with the goal of developing an overarching national identity among the entire population of the new state. While civic nationalism is often portrayed as “good” nationalism, it is not necessarily an easy nationalist project ...
... masses, with the goal of developing an overarching national identity among the entire population of the new state. While civic nationalism is often portrayed as “good” nationalism, it is not necessarily an easy nationalist project ...
Contents
II Postcolonial Nationalism | 31 |
III Postcommunist Nationalism | 139 |
IV Conclusion | 277 |
Contributors | 297 |
Index | 301 |
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