Liberal and Illiberal Nationalisms

Taras, R.

How people construct their idea of home influences the types of nationalisms that emerge in various parts of the world. These nationalisms can be inclusive or exclusionary, tolerant or intolerant, peaceful or violent. In this important new book, Ray Taras provides a comprehensive analysis of the history and study of nationalism. He describes what happens when home is defined as empire (Russia and India), secessionist state (KwaZulu and Quebec), uninational Volkstaat (Germany and Israel), or transnational community (Islam and anti-Americanism). Finally, he explores the idea that the mantra of multiculturalism has fuelled conflicts over what home is and generates divisions within and between communities.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2002-07-05

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349427208

DOI: 10.1057/9780230596405

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 251