Nationhood, Migration and Global Politics: An Introduction Contributor(s): Taras, Raymond (Author) |
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ISBN: 1474413404 ISBN-13: 9781474413404 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Nationalism & Patriotism - Social Science | Emigration & Immigration - Political Science | Globalization |
LCCN: 2018287309 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.00 lbs) 232 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Raymond Taras puts forward a new definition of nationhood that sets it apart from national identity, nationalism and diversity. Based on rich case studies of immigration worldwide, Taras shows that nationhood occurs when the receiving state negotiates ethnic differences to form a natural bond with immigrants, rather than insisting on blind loyalty to the majority culture. Drawing on extensive research in transnationalism and ethnic conflict around the world, Taras re-evaluates the concepts of nation and nationalism in light of the major demographic changes brought about by global migration. The result is a framework for understanding the emergence of postmodern nationhood in the era of globalisation and beyond. The goal is a broad, value-added society of diverse peoples and successful prevention of criminality, ghettoization, extremism and even radicalisation through reasonable immigrant integration. |