| Polish Patriotism after 1989: Concepts, Debates, Identities Contributor(s): Jaskulowski, Krzysztof (Other), Kamusella, Tomasz (Other), Szeligowska, Dorota (Author) |
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ISBN: 3034319924 ISBN-13: 9783034319928 Publisher: Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic Publis OUR PRICE: $93.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Eastern Europe - General - Philosophy | Methodology - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Series: Nationalisms Across the Globe |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6" W x 9" (0.96 lbs) 310 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book analyses the concept of patriotism and the contestation over its meaning in key public debates in Poland over the last twenty-five years. It focuses on the strategies used to define, re-shape and bend the notion of patriotism, which during this period has become a central issue in Polish political discourse. Contemporary Polish society is characterized by a growing polarization of the public sphere. Rivalry between former communists and former dissidents has been progressively replaced by internal opposition within the ranks of once-dissident allies, now divided into civic-minded critical patriots and nationalist-oriented traditional patriots. This division re-emerges regularly during key moments in Polish public life - most recently in the aftermath of the highly contested 2015 parliamentary elections. By tracing the evolution of the debate over patriotism since 1989, this book provides crucial insights into the current political situation. |