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The paper looks at why nationalism is such a controversial concept and what distinctions need to be drawn between different forms of nationalism. At the same time, the paper explores how globalization has exacerbated or impeded the rise of civic and ethno-nationalism. Additionally, the paper discusses what possible factors explain the rise of ethno-nationalism in the developing world. Finally, as noted earlier, the paper concludes by indicating how nationalism and national identities in the developing world offer a basis for national growth and development.

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"The following paper seeks to define nationalism and to outline how it can be a positive basis for national growth and development in an age of globalization. Specifically, the paper - besides defining the term - looks at why nationalism is such a controversial concept and what distinctions need to be drawn between different forms of nationalism. At the same time, the paper will explore how globalization has exacerbated or impeded the rise of civic and ethno-nationalism. Additionally, the essay will discuss what possible factors explain the rise of ethno-nationalism in the developing world. Finally, as noted earlier, the paper will conclude by..."

Tags:nationalism, ethno, nationalism, developing

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Nationalism in the United States is somewhat a blurred idea in the political arena. In the article "The Paradoxes of American Nationalism" Minxin Pei identifies two paradoxes of American nationalism at a general level and at the policymaking level. First, the United States is a highly nationalistic country but it is not regarded as nationalistic. Second, on a similar count policymakers in the United States have a very poor appreciation of the power of nationalism.

Tags:paradoxes, american, nationalism

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This paper looks at how nations built on predominantly ethnic ties are more susceptible to influencing factors which create a superior self-image and in turn an aggressive national mission. While the foundations of nationalism may be civil or ethnic, the paper explores how these tie in with factors such as territorial disputes, cultural/religious conflict, national humiliation, globalization, immigration and power to determine whether xenophobia is present under only certain conditions or if it is always inherent. The paper also examines the question of whether only very strong nationalism is xenophobic or whether even the very closely linked 'patriotism' is xenophobic.

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"The fact that there cannot possibly be enough nation states in the world to cater for every nation means that territorial disputes and sub-nations seeking a state are common causes for xenophobia. The Israel and Palestinian conflict is a notable example of two nations divided on strong ethnic/religious grounds conflicting over territory and in this case there seems little chance of a peaceful end in sight. This example gives weight to the view that whenever nations try to redefine borders of nation states there will always be xenophobia when there are ethnic nationalisms at play. The liberal idea of national 'self determination' seems to be a major factor for such territorial conflicts. The other major flaw of liberal nationalism is that it assumes nations live in 'convenient and discrete geographical areas' (Heywood 2007: 117). This is certainly not the case in the contested areas of Israel-Palestine and further complicated by the existence of contested sites and areas of extreme religious significance to Islam, Judaism and Christianity. "

Tags:Nationalism, xenophobia, patriotism, ethnic nationalism, civic nationalism, public culture, devolution

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Kedourie (1994) states that nationalism "pretends to supply a criterion for the determination of the units of population proper to enjoy a government exclusively its own, for the legitimate exercise of power in the state..." (p. 1). Furthermore, Kedourie (1994) asserts that the existence of nations is the result of Western notions about the division of the world, which was accepted by all people through a doctrine of nationalism (p. 1). It is also Kedourie's (1994) philosophy that nationalism exists through "social arrangements...which maximize please and minimize pain" (p. 2). Therefore, in Kedourie's (1994) view, nationalism is a doctrine that is created through "inter-related ideas about man, society and politics" (p. 136).

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Nationalism and Ideology Note to client: The definitions of nationalism and ideology that are used have been italicized and highlighted. Various definitions of nationalism and ideology have been presented in the readings and class discussions. In your essay, present and explain a definition of nationalism (your own or one we have studied). Then present and explain a definition of ideology (your own or one we have studied) and explain why, in light of your definitions, you think nationalism is or is not ideological. Kedourie (1994) states that nationalism "pretends to supply a criterion

Tags:ideology, nationalism, define

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This paper discusses Boyd Shafer's definition of the meaning of modern nationalism in his book "Faces of Nationalism: New Realities and Old Myths", as well as the authors take on the realities and myths of modern nationalism. The paper further discusses Shafer's belief in internationalism over nationalism and provides some biographical data on author as well.

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Shafer's "Faces of Nationalism" is an expansion and reinterpretation of his book, "Nationalism: Myth and Reality". In the preface to the book Shafer cites his purpose as a historical study of the faces, the realities and myths of modern nationalism. In spite of more than two books on the subject as well as learned papers, Shafer states that he does not believe that he..."

Tags:Shafer, Nationalism, Book, Historical, Internationalism, Myths

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This paper reviews Liah Greenfeld's 1992 book "Nationalism: Five Roads to Modernity". The paper looks at the book's concept of nationalism and its development and transformation in England, France, Russia, Germany and the United States. The paper explains Greenfield's idea that nationalism is a historical force that plays a significant role in shaping national identity.

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"Author Liah Greenfeld is an eminent authority on the subject of nationalism. After receiving her doctoral degree from the Hebrew University, specializing in sociology and social anthropology she became an instructor in the United States and currently is a professor at Boston University in sociology and political science. In tracing the rise of nationalism, Greenfeld employs an interdisciplinary approach that combines political science with sociology, mainly the theories of Max Weber. Using Weber's idea, Greenfeld views modernity..."

Tags:Nationalism, Modernity, Greenfeld, England, France, Russia, Germany, USA, Book, Historical

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The paper discusses how not everyone in the black Civil Rights struggle agreed on tactics to be used; some favored integrationism, while others favored African American Nationalism. The paper explains that integrationism meant that these particular activists were willing to work with sympathetic whites to achieve their goal of civil rights, while African American Nationalism meant the opposite - some blacks were fiercely separatist, and did not want to work with whites at all. This paper examines the difference in the political ideas of integrationism and African American Nationalism during the Civil Rights Era.

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"During the Civil Rights Era not everyone in the black Civil Rights struggle agreed on tactics to be used. For example, some favored integrationism, while others favored African American Nationalism. Integrationism meant that these activists were willing to work with sympathetic whites to achieve their goal of civil rights. African American Nationalism meant the opposite - some blacks were extremely separatist, and did not want to work with whites at all. This essay examines the difference in the political ideas of integrationism and African American Nationalism during the Civil Rights..."

Tags:black, nationalism, civil rights

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In this essay, the writer examines the role of religion and nationalism in the origin and development of the India-Pakistan and Arab-Israeli conflicts. The writer discusses religion and nationalism as exacerbating factors in the conflicts. The writer also considers the prospect that religion and nationalism will continue to be factors in wars in the future.

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"States go to war for a variety of reasons, but two that have proven particularly effective in generating mass mobilization are religion and nationalism. Unlike other reasons for war, such as control of a trade route or more broadly even economic prosperity, these reasons are capable of motivating large numbers of people on a deeply emotional level even when they do not stand to share in any material gains from victory. By the same token however, once brought into ... "

Tags:religion, nationalism, islam, hinduism, judaism, india, pakistan, israel, arabs, palestinians

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This paper examines nationalism as a modern, secular form of religion by looking at Middle East history especially Egypt and Israel. The author points out that nationalism and religion are closely related. The paper concludes that nationalism and religion are not secularly inspired.

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"Can nationalism be seen as a modern secular form of religion? In order to answer this question, it is necessary to understand the causes of nationalism and its apparent resurgence in the last part of the twentieth ..."

Tags:nationalism, secular religion, Israel, Egypt, Middle East

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This paper has two main objectives: first, to briefly sketch the impact of nationalism on the political system of post-Soviet Russia; and second, to describe how competing groups (vis-a-vis Russia) define themselves and use nationalism to legitimize their political aims, and sometimes also the crimes and brutalities that are spin-offs of the actualizing process.

Tags:russian, nationalism