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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... result, much of the existing work on nationalism has cen- tered on its role in the creation of new states. While acknowledging the importance of that aspect of nationalism, this volume instead seeks answers to two less obvious questions ...
... result, much of the existing work on nationalism has cen- tered on its role in the creation of new states. While acknowledging the importance of that aspect of nationalism, this volume instead seeks answers to two less obvious questions ...
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... results in marginal constituencies, the achievement of special sta- tus for particular languages or religions (especially in education), the removal of injustices and the enforcement of human rights codes, affirmative action programs ...
... results in marginal constituencies, the achievement of special sta- tus for particular languages or religions (especially in education), the removal of injustices and the enforcement of human rights codes, affirmative action programs ...
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... or as the actions that result from the beliefs of the group . Nationalism defined as an organized endeavor to control the national homeland is com- mon in the nationalism literature.40 Brass , for example , 9 Introduction.
... or as the actions that result from the beliefs of the group . Nationalism defined as an organized endeavor to control the national homeland is com- mon in the nationalism literature.40 Brass , for example , 9 Introduction.
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... result the they that does not share this right). This does not mean, however, that the bound- aries are set easily. The development of successful claims over boundaries may involve struggles with another group, serious struggles within ...
... result the they that does not share this right). This does not mean, however, that the bound- aries are set easily. The development of successful claims over boundaries may involve struggles with another group, serious struggles within ...
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... result is that the development of a perception of threat to the survival of the nation—and its transmission to the masses—is easier in a more ethnic nationalism than in a more civic nationalism. Finally, it is important to consider the ...
... result is that the development of a perception of threat to the survival of the nation—and its transmission to the masses—is easier in a more ethnic nationalism than in a more civic nationalism. Finally, it is important to consider the ...
Contents
II Postcolonial Nationalism | 31 |
III Postcommunist Nationalism | 139 |
IV Conclusion | 277 |
Contributors | 297 |
Index | 301 |
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