Description

The resurgence of nationalism in the nineties has lead to the development of a growing body of literature on the many dimensions of this modern phenomena. Nationalism has drawn a new kind of scholarly attention: first in the social sciences, and then in moral and political philosophy. It is unfortunate, however, that most of the stimulating debates around the subject have been limited by individual disciplinary boundaries. The Politics of Belonging: Nationalism, Liberalism, and Pluralism represents the opening of a dialogue between the social sciences, the moral, and political philosophers. It also bridges the North Atlantic, opening a discussion between Europeans and North Americans who study nationalism. Authors in this volume deal with two main questions: the linkage between political liberalism and nationalism and the challenge of pluralism. Alain Dieckhoff has brought together an impressive group of contributors who, together, carry out an incisive investigation into these debates which are decisive for fostering democracy in modern nation states. This volume is an an indispensable resource for anyone dealing with questions of identity, ethnicity, and nationalism.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction: New Perspectives on Nationalism
Part 2 Philosophical Basis
Chapter 3 The Odd and the Even: Nationhood and Democracy
Chapter 4 From Nation-Building to National Engineering: On the Ethics of Shaping Identities
Chapter 4 The Postnational Constellation and the Future of the Liberal State
Part 5 Political Unity and National Identity
Chapter 6 States and National Cultures: In the Beginning . . . .
Chapter 8 Between Universalism and Multiculturalism: The French Model in Contemporary Political Theory
Chapter 8 The Problem of Civic Education in Multicultural Societies
Part 9 Acknowledging Diversity
Chapter 10 Justice and Security in the Accommodation of Minority Nationalism
Chapter 11 National Minorities without Nationalism
Part 12 Models of Diversity
Chapter 14 The Management of Cultural Diversity in France
Chapter 15 Territorial or Cultural Autonomy for National Minorities?
Chapter 16 The Principle of Personal Autonomy: A Solution for the Future?

Product details

Published Jun 04 2004
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 302
ISBN 9780739108253
Imprint Lexington Books
Dimensions 234 x 164 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

Alain Dieckhoff

Contributor

Rainer Bauböck

Contributor

Pierre Birnbaum

Contributor

Gil Delannoi

Contributor

Guy Hermet

Contributor

Will Kymlicka

Contributor

Jacob Levy

Contributor

Wayne Norman

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