The resurgence of nationalism in the nineties has lead to the development of a growing body of literature on the many dimensions of this modern phenomena. Nationalism has drawn a new kind of scholarly attention: first in the social sciences, and then in moral and political philosophy. It is unfortunate, however, that most of the stimulating debates around the subject have been limited by individual disciplinary boundaries. The Politics of Belonging: Nationalism, Liberalism, and Pluralism represents the opening of a dialogue between the social sciences, the moral, and political philosophers. It also bridges the North Atlantic, opening a discussion between Europeans and North Americans who study nationalism. Authors in this volume deal with two main questions: the linkage between political liberalism and nationalism and the challenge of pluralism. Alain Dieckhoff has brought together an impressive group of contributors who, together, carry out an incisive investigation into these debates which are decisive for fostering democracy in modern nation states. This volume is an an indispensable resource for anyone dealing with questions of identity, ethnicity, and nationalism.
About the AuthorAlain Dieckhoff is Director of Research at Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches Internationales/CNRS.
ReviewsThe essays in this collection are all thoughtful and closely argued, and the collection as a whole is a very worthwhile discussion of the problem of how to maintain national identity in divided societies. -- John Schwarzmantel, The University of Leeds * Nations and Nationalism, Vol. 11 Part 3, July 2005 *
Book InformationISBN 9780739108260
Author Alain DieckhoffFormat Paperback
Page Count 302
Imprint Lexington BooksPublisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 435g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 170mm * 24mm