The Breakup Of Nations
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Author |
: Alberto Alesina |
Publisher |
: MIT Press |
Total Pages |
: 286 |
Release |
: 2005-01-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0262261405 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780262261401 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Size of Nations by : Alberto Alesina
The authors of this timely and provocative book use the tools of economic analysis to examine the formation and change of political borders. They argue that while these issues have always been at the core of historical analysis, international economists have tended to regard the size of a country as "exogenous," or no more subject to explanation than the location of a mountain range or the course of a river. Alesina and Spolaore consider a country's borders to be subject to the same analysis as any other man-made institution. In The Size of Nations, they argue that the optimal size of a country is determined by a cost-benefit trade-off between the benefits of size and the costs of heterogeneity. In a large country, per capita costs may be low, but the heterogeneous preferences of a large population make it hard to deliver services and formulate policy. Smaller countries may find it easier to respond to citizen preferences in a democratic way. Alesina and Spolaore substantiate their analysis with simple analytical models that show how the patterns of globalization, international conflict, and democratization of the last two hundred years can explain patterns of state formation. Their aim is not only "normative" but also "positive"—that is, not only to compute the optimal size of a state in theory but also to explain the phenomenon of country size in reality. They argue that the complexity of real world conditions does not preclude a systematic analysis, and that such an analysis, synthesizing economics, political science, and history, can help us understand real world events.
Author |
: Leopold Kohr |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 210 |
Release |
: 2017-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780857844323 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0857844326 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Breakdown of Nations by : Leopold Kohr
A fascinating manifesto, proposing that the world should be split into smaller regions to distribute power more evenly. Written by one of the most original political thinkers of the 20th century, in The Breakdown of Nations, Leopold Kohr shows that throughout history people living in small states are happier, more peaceful, more creative and more prosperous. He argues that virtually all our political and social problems would be greatly diminished if the world's major countries were to dissolve back into the small states from which they sprang. Rather than making even larger political unions, in the mistaken belief that this will bring peace and security, we should minimise the aggregation of power by returning to a patchwork of small, relatively powerless states where leaders are accessible to and responsive to the people. Originally published in 1957, this new edition features forewords by Neal Ascherson and Richard Body. The material has been noted for its striking relevance to the current political situation, with globalisation, war, nuclear weapons and the rise of electronic gadgets leading to concern over whether we should re-examine the implications of the size of political groupings, whether they be states, nations or federations. In these turbulent times, recognise the beauty and potential in small political nations with this inspiring read.
Author |
: John Campbell |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 287 |
Release |
: 2024-08-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781538197813 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1538197812 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Synopsis Nigeria and the Nation-State by : John Campbell
Nigeria, despite being the African country of greatest strategic importance to the U.S., remains poorly understood. John Campbell explains why Nigeria is so important to understand in a world of jihadi extremism, corruption, oil conflict, and communal violence. The revised edition provides updates through the recent presidential election.
Author |
: Tom Nairn |
Publisher |
: Verso Books |
Total Pages |
: 571 |
Release |
: 2021-04-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781789606836 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1789606837 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Break-Up of Britain by : Tom Nairn
In this classic text, first published in 1977, Tom Nairn memorably depicts the 'slow foundering' of the United Kingdom on the rocks of imperial decline, constitutional anachronism and the gathering force of civic nationalism. Rich in comparisons between the nationalisms of the British Isles and those of the wider world, thoughtful in its treatment of the interaction between nationality and social class, The Break-Up of Britain concludes with a bravura essay on the Janus-faced nature of national identity. Postscripts from the Thatcher and Blair years trace the political strategies whose upshot accelerated the demise of a British state they were intended to serve. As a second Scottish independence referendum beckons, a new Introduction by Anthony Barnett underlines the book's enduring relevance.
Author |
: David French |
Publisher |
: St. Martin's Press |
Total Pages |
: 153 |
Release |
: 2020-09-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781250201980 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1250201985 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Divided We Fall by : David French
David French warns of the potential dangers to the country—and the world—if we don’t summon the courage to reconcile our political differences. Two decades into the 21st Century, the U.S. is less united than at any time in our history since the Civil War. We are more diverse in our beliefs and culture than ever before. But red and blue states, secular and religious groups, liberal and conservative idealists, and Republican and Democratic representatives all have one thing in common: each believes their distinct cultures and liberties are being threatened by an escalating violent opposition. This polarized tribalism, espoused by the loudest, angriest fringe extremists on both the left and the right, dismisses dialogue as appeasement; if left unchecked, it could very well lead to secession. An engaging mix of cutting edge research and fair-minded analysis, Divided We Fall is an unblinking look at the true dimensions and dangers of this widening ideological gap, and what could happen if we don't take steps toward bridging it. French reveals chilling, plausible scenarios of how the United States could fracture into regions that will not only weaken the country but destabilize the world. But our future is not written in stone. By implementing James Madison’s vision of pluralism—that all people have the right to form communities representing their personal values—we can prevent oppressive factions from seizing absolute power and instead maintain everyone’s beliefs and identities across all fifty states. Reestablishing national unity will require the bravery to commit ourselves to embracing qualities of kindness, decency, and grace towards those we disagree with ideologically. French calls on all of us to demonstrate true tolerance so we can heal the American divide. If we want to remain united, we must learn to stand together again.
Author |
: F.H. Buckley |
Publisher |
: Encounter Books |
Total Pages |
: 152 |
Release |
: 2020-01-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781641770811 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1641770813 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis American Secession by : F.H. Buckley
Americans have never been more divided, and we’re ripe for a breakup. The bitter partisan animosities, the legislative gridlock, the growing acceptance of violence in the name of political virtue—it all invites us to think that we’d be happier were we two different countries. In all the ways that matter, save for the naked force of law, we are already two nations. There’s another reason why secession beckons, says F.H. Buckley: we’re too big. In population and area, the United States is one of the biggest countries in the world, and American Secession provides data showing that smaller countries are happier and less corrupt. They’re less inclined to throw their weight around militarily, and they’re freer too. There are advantages to bigness, certainly, but the costs exceed the benefits. On many counts, bigness is badness. Across the world, large countries are staring down secession movements. Many have already split apart. Do we imagine that we, almost alone in the world, are immune? We had a civil war to prevent a secession, and we’re tempted to see that terrible precedent as proof against another effort. This book explodes that comforting belief and shows just how easy it would be for a state to exit the Union if that’s what its voters wanted. But if that isn’t what we really want, Buckley proposes another option, a kind of Secession Lite, that could heal our divisions while allowing us to keep our identity as Americans.
Author |
: Roman Szporluk |
Publisher |
: Hoover Press |
Total Pages |
: 553 |
Release |
: 2020-02-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780817995430 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0817995439 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis Russia, Ukraine, and the Breakup of the Soviet Union by : Roman Szporluk
This book chronicles the final two decades in the history of the Soviet Union and presents a story that is often lost in the standard interpretations of the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the USSR. Although there were numerous reasons for the collapse of communism, it did not happen—as it may have seemed to some—overnight. Indeed, says Roman Szporluk, the root causes go back even earlier than 1917. To understand why the USSR broke up the way it did, it is necessary to understand the relationship between the two most important nations of the USSR—Russia and Ukraine—during the Soviet period and before, as well as the parallel but interrelated processes of nation formation in both states. Szporluk details a number of often-overlooked factors leading to the USSR's fall: how the processes of Russian identity formation were not completed by the time of the communist takeover in 1917, the unification of Ukraine in 1939–1945, and the Soviet period failing to find a resolution of the question of Russian-Ukrainian relations. The present-day conflict in the Caucasus, he asserts, is a sign that the problems of Russian identity remain.
Author |
: Lowell Barrington |
Publisher |
: University of Michigan Press |
Total Pages |
: 317 |
Release |
: 2009-12-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780472025084 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0472025082 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis After Independence by : Lowell Barrington
The majority of the existing work on nationalism has centered on its role in the creation of new states. After Independence breaks new ground by examining the changes to nationalism after independence in seven new states. This innovative volume challenges scholars and specialists to rethink conventional views of ethnic and civic nationalism and the division between primordial and constructivist understandings of national identity. "Where do nationalists go once they get what they want? We know rather little about how nationalist movements transform themselves into the governments of new states, or how they can become opponents of new regimes that, in their view, have not taken the self-determination drive far enough. This stellar collection contributes not only to comparative theorizing on nationalist movements, but also deepens our understanding of the contentious politics of nationalism's ultimate product--new countries." --Charles King, Chair of the Faculty and Ion Ratiu Associate Professor, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service "This well-integrated volume analyzes two important variants of nationalism-postcolonial and postcommunist-in a sober, lucid way and will benefit students and scholars alike." --Zvi Gitelman, University of Michigan Lowell W. Barrington is Associate Professor of Political Science, Marquette University.
Author |
: William R. Keylor |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 532 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105131730397 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis A World of Nations by : William R. Keylor
Now updated to address recent developments in the post-9/11 world, A World of Nations, Second Edition, provides an analytical narrative of the origins, evolution, and end of the Cold War. The second edition has been reorganized along regional lines while still maintaining the chronological approach of the previous edition. It discusses International Relation theory and explores such timely topics as human rights, environmental issues, NGOs, immigration, and international terrorism.
Author |
: Mitchell Young |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 244 |
Release |
: 2007-03-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781134123100 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1134123108 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis Nationalism in a Global Era by : Mitchell Young
This volume makes a unique contribution to the literature on nations and nationalism by examining why nations remain a vibrant and strong social cohesive despite the threat of globalization. Regardless of predictions forecasting the demise of the nation-state in the global era, the nation persists as an important source of identity, community, and collective memory for most of the world's population. More than simply a corrective to the many scholarly but premature epitaphs for the nation-state, this book explains the continued health of nations in the face of looming threats. The contributors include leading experts in the field, such as Anthony D. Smith, William Safran, Edward Tiryakian as well as younger scholars, whom adopt a variety of approaches ranging from theoretical to empirical and historical to sociological, in order to uncover both the reasons that nations continue to remain vital and the mechanisms that help perpetuate them. The book includes case studies on Ireland, Thailand, Poland, the Baltic States, Croatia and Jordan. Nationalism in a Global Era will be of great interest to students and researchers of international politics, sociology, nationalism and ethnicity.