Description
Book SynopsisThis introduction to the vast and complex research on the subject of nation and nationalism in Europe systematically reviews and critically assesses the existing research. Introducing readers to the major controversies involved, the authors explore their own ideas on the nation and nationalism and discuss the research in the empirical context of selected case studies.
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I: The Nation: Introduction; 1. The Nation: Which kind of political community?; 2. The Ethnic Nation; 3. The Civic Nation; 4. Alternative approaches; 5. Primordial phenomenon or modern phenomenon?; 6. Denationalisation through globalisation?; Part II: Nationalism: Definitions and functions; Introduction; 7. Macro-nationalism: Nationalism as ideology; 8. Meso-nationalism as social movement; 9. Micro-nationalism as attitude; 10. Typologies of nationalism; 11. Nationalism: good or evil? Liberal versus illiberal nationalism; Part III: European Nationalism in Practice; 12. Western Europe; 13. Central and Eastern Europe; 14. Nationalism and European integration; Conclusion.
