Ethnic Challenges to the Modern Nation State

Despite modern nationalism's often bad press, 15 scholars address various aspects of its staying power in an ambiguous age. Part I treats theoretical considerations concerning collective identity and individual freedom. Ethnic strife in Western Europe is the focus of Part II, while the next two sections extend perspectives on ethnic challenges to settler states (e.g. Israel, South Africa) and post-colonial ones (India and African states). Based on a 1995 conference at Tel Aviv U., where the editors teach political science/modern history. Ben-Ami is Israel's Minister of Public Security. Contributors also hail from North America, England, and Spain. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)