Contemporary Nationalism / Edition 1

by David Brown

Overview

This book examines the problematic politics of contemporary nationalism, and the worldwide resurgence of ethno-nationalist conflict. It analyses the core theories of nationalism, building upon these theories and offering a clear analytical framework through which to approach the subject. This outstanding volume features detailed case- studies discussing nationalist contention in areas including Spain, Singapore, Ghana and Australia as well as looking at Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Rwanda disputes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415171380
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/03/2000
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1700L (what's this?)

About the Author

David Brown

Table of Contents

1. The Conceptual Languages of Nationalism 2. New Nations for Old? 3. Are There Two Nationalisms: The good civic and bad ethnocultural? 4. Constructing Nationalism: The case of the Basques 5. Globalisation and Nationalism: The case of Singapore 6. Reactive Nationalism and the Politics of Development: The case of Ghana 8. Contentious Visions: Civic nationalism, ethno-cultural nationalism and multicultural nationalism 8. How Can the State Respond to Nationalist Contention?: Corporatist and pluralist approaches Epilogue: Nationalist ideologies in conflict

Editorial Reviews

' ... excellent analysis of the competing civic and ethno-cultural visions of nationalism ... an excellent contribution to the debate on conflicting forms of nationalism ... ' - Nations & Nationalism

'He is interested in how nationalist legitimacy is negotiated through ethnic and regional minorities.' - Australian Popular Culture and Media Studies

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