Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict: Class, State, and Nation in the Age of Globalization

Berberoglu (sociology, U. of Nevada, Reno) examines the origins and development of nationalism and national movements in the 20th century. Coverage includes mainstream and Marxist theories of nationalism and ethnic conflict; the political context of nationalism and national movements in various national settings; the crucial relationship between class, state, and nation; analysis of the social forces serving as agents of nationalism and class struggle; and the theoretical and political implications of social relations that are often in conflict with various dimensions of social life. The author argues that future study of nationalism and nationalistic movements must be seen within the broader context of class relations and class struggles in the age of globalization. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR