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Nationalism has become the most prevalent source of political conflict and violence in the world today. Scholarship has provided scant guidance for containing the dark side of nationalismits widely publicized excesses of violence, such as ethnic cleansing and genocide. Based on fundamental theoretical ideas about the formation and solidarity of groups, Containing Nationalism offers a groundbreaking unified explanation of the dynamics of nationalism across the broad sweep of history and geography. Michael Hechter argues that the impetus for the most common type of nationalism arises from the imposition of direct rule in culturally heterogeneous societiesstimulating national identity, reducing the resources of local elites, motivating the mobilization of nationalist opposition to central authorities, and ultimately heightening the demand for sovereignty. Hechter suggests that political institutions that reintroduce indirect rule offer the leaders of modern countries the best available means of containing nationalist violence within their borders.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Containing Nationalism'? A: 'Containing Nationalism' by Michael Hechter examines the dynamics of nationalism and its implications for political conflict and violence, providing a theoretical framework for understanding its effects throughout history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Containing Nationalism'? A: The author of 'Containing Nationalism' is Michael Hechter.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'Containing Nationalism' was published on November 22, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does 'Containing Nationalism' have? A: 'Containing Nationalism' consists of 268 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does 'Containing Nationalism' fall under? A: 'Containing Nationalism' is categorized under Sociology.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Containing Nationalism' is sold as a new item.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Containing Nationalism'? A: Key themes in 'Containing Nationalism' include the formation of national identity, the impact of direct rule on culturally diverse societies, and the relationship between political institutions and nationalist violence.
- Q: Is there any specific theory proposed in the book? A: Yes, Michael Hechter proposes a unified explanation of nationalism dynamics based on theoretical ideas about group solidarity and the effects of direct rule.
- Q: Can this book provide insights for understanding current nationalist movements? A: Yes, 'Containing Nationalism' offers insights into the causes and consequences of nationalism that are relevant for analyzing contemporary nationalist movements.