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Encyclopedia of Nationalism, Two-Volume Set
Nationalism has unexpectedly become a leading local and international force since the end of the Cold War. Long predicted to give way to pan-national or economic organizations, nationalism exerts its tremendous force on all continents and in a wide variety of ways. The Encyclopedia of Nationalism captures the aims and scope of this force through a wide-ranging examination of concepts, figures, movements, and events. It is the only encyclopedic study of nationalism available today. Key Features * International Editorial Board * Articles begin with short glossaries and conclude with short bibliographies of titles essential for further reading * Website devoted to project at www.academicpress.com/nations
Revolutions, Nations, Empires
In this concise, provocative, and trenchant book, Alexander J. Motyl argues that social scientists must pay more rigorous attention to the formulation of concepts, as they provide the basis for clear thinking, good research, and intelligent formulation of theories. Before even contemplating the question of whether or not theories "fit the facts" and explain what they purport to explain, it behooves us to ask whether or not theories make sense conceptually. Focusing his "conceptual explorations" on three phenomena -- revolutions, nations and nationalism, and empires -- Motyl challenges the sloppy thinking that so often surrounds these three interrelated concepts, and moves our understanding of them -- and their implications for both theory and practice -- toward greater precision.
Encyclopedia of Nationalism: Fundamental themes
Captures the aims and scope of nationalism through a wide-ranging examination of concepts, figures, movements, and events.
The Post-Soviet Nations
With the breakup of the Soviet Union and the subsequent creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the nationality question has assumed central importance. In this collection of essays, twelve leading specialists analyze the current situation.
Imperial Ends
Despite their historical importance, empires have received scant attention from social scientists. Now, Alexander J. Motyl examines the structure, dynamics, and continuing relevance of empire—and asks, "Why do empires decline? Why do some empires collapse? And why do some collapsed empires revive?" Rejecting choice-centered theories of imperial decline, Motyl maintains that the very structure of empires promotes decay and that decay in turn facilitates the progressive loss of territory. Although most major empires have in fact declined in this manner, some, such as the Soviet Union, have collapsed suddenly and comprehensively. Motyl explains how and why collapse occurs, why such an outcome...
Oral History Interview with Alexander J. Motyl
In the first session, Alexander Motyl reviews his personal history with the Harriman Institute. A particular focus is given to the time of the collapse of the Soviet Union. He praises Harriman's maintenance of stability in in a period of changes for Russian Studies, citing its continuing ability to attract, educate, and place graduate students. Motyl also describes and situates both intellectual and funding challenges faced by Harriman in the following years. He discusses the rise of nationality studies following the collapse of the USSR, which he did not view as inimical to Harriman's existing area studies programs. Motyl then discusses the rise of the human rights field, which he views as ...
