Identity, Politics in Central Asia and the Muslim World: Nationalism, Ethnicity

Description: Identity, Politics in Central Asia and the Muslim World by Willem Van Schendel, Erik J. Zurcher Ouside Europe nationalism has continued to enjoy a heyday throughout the 20th century, this study lays bare the counter-forces unleashed by the project of nationalist modernisation and the stimulation of identity politics and explores how the policies have strengthened the movements for opting out. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Nationalism was regarded as a positive force shaping "modern" societies and states but in Europe it has been overshadowed by the disasters of two world wars. Outside Europe it has continued to enjoy a heyday throughout the 20th century. Covering Turkey, Iran, Abghazia, Uzbekistan, Tajikstan, Afganistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, this study lays bare the counter-forces unleashed by the project of nationalist modernization, and the stimulation of identity politics as the result of ruthless repression of minority languages, culture, traditions and religion - the life-blood of minority ethnicity. This study examines how these policies, which include Islam as the basis of nation-building in, for example, Pakistan and the post-Pahlavi Iran, have strengthened identity politics and the movements for opting out of the nation. Author Biography Willem van Schendel is Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Amsterdam. Erik J. ZUrcher is Professor of Turkish Studies at the University of Leiden and the author of Turkey: A Modern History (I.B.Tauris, 1993). Description for Bookstore Nationalism was regarded as a positive force shaping "modern" societies and states but in Europe it has been overshadowed by the disasters of two world wars. Outside Europe, however, it has continued to flourish throughout the 20th century. Covering Turkey, Iran, Abkhazia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, this study reveals the counter-forces unleashed by the project of nationalist modernization, and the stimulation of identity politics as the result of ruthless repression of minority languages, culture, traditions, and religion--the life-blood of minority ethnicity. The study examines how these policies have strengthened identity politics and the movements for opting out of the nation. Details ISBN1860642616 Short Title IDENTITY POLITICS IN CENTRAL A Language English ISBN-10 1860642616 ISBN-13 9781860642616 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2001 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Erik J. Zurcher Author Erik J. Zurcher Imprint I.B. Tauris Subtitle Nationalism, Ethnicity and Labour in the Twentieth Century DOI 10.1604/9781860642616 UK Release Date 2001-04-27 AU Release Date 2001-04-27 NZ Release Date 2001-04-27 Pages 256 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Library of International Relations Publication Date 2001-04-27 DEWEY 320.958 Series Number v. 13 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11861604;

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