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Bringing the study of warfare into theories of nationalism.
- Source :
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Nations & Nationalism . Jan2018, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p6-21. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- This article argues that warfare has been marginalised in theories of nationalism but that in conjunction with nationalism is vital for understanding the rise of nation-states, the formation of nations and the nature of the international system. It offers a critique of statist approaches, suggests mechanisms through which warfare may sacralise nations and explores different patterns of nation-state formation as they affect the interstate system. In particular, it emphasises tensions between state and nation-formation as activated by the fortunes of war and the destabilising effects of waves of imperial dissolution, which are accompanied by patterns of re-imperialization. It suggests that it is simplistic both to claim that war has led to a transition from empires to nation-states and that contemporary practices of war-making have led to a postnational era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *NATIONALISM
*MILITARY science
*SOVEREIGNTY
*LIBERALISM
*POLITICAL doctrines
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13545078
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nations & Nationalism
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126984336
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/nana.12364