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Macmillan Higher Education Palgrave Higher Education

Contemporary Debates On Nationalism

A Critical Engagement

ISBN 9780333947722
Publication Date August 2005
Formats Hardcover Paperback 
Publisher Palgrave

Having reviewed key classical theories and debates in his highly-successful Theories of Nationalism Umut Özkirimli turns in this new work to the major areas of debate and key issues in the study of nationalism in the contemporary world. Broad-ranging and genuinely international in scope it combines clear exposition of existing positions and perspectives with the development of the author's own assessment and synthesis.

UMUT ÖZKIRIMLI is Professor of International Relations, Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey.

Introduction
What is Nationalism?
The Theory of Nationalism
The Normative Claims of Nationalism
Nationalism, Multiculturalism and Liberalism
Nationalism and Globalization
Rethinking Nationalism: A Social Constructionist Approach
Conclusion: Postnational Futures

Reviews

'Nationalism is once again at the top of the scholarly agenda. Umut Özkirimli both provides a and insightful guide to recent debates and helps move the field forward, beyond worn-out dichotomies.' - Craig J. Calhoun, New York University, USA
'This is the most sophisticated attempt yet to combine social science understanding of nationalism with normative concerns about its expression. Up-to-date and possessed of tremendous range, the book is sure to be a success.' - John A. Hall, McGill University
'[A] welcome breath of fresh air... an excellent survey of the recent debates which should satisfy a beginner student of the subject as well as any academic interested in moving the field further.' - Veronika Bajt, Nations and Nationalism
"This is an ambitious work that reviews a wide range of literature with a view to proposing an alternative approach... Umut Özkirimli is undoubtedly a rising star in the study of nationalism." - Atsuko Ichijo, Patterns of Prejudice
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