Nationalism and Violence

Chirstopher Dandeker

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2026
• Print ISBN:
  9781041376231
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781040991015
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: Military & Maritime History
• Index: Politics & International Relations

First published in 1998, Nationalism and Violence, edited by Christopher Dandeker, provides an interdisciplinary analysis of the roots of violent national conflicts within and between states. With contributions from leading scholars, the book explores sociological, economic, and psychological dimensions of nationalism, ethnic conflict, and sovereignty in a post-Cold War context. Covering topics like identity, injustice, and international security, this thought-provoking work provides critical insights into the causes and consequences of nationalist violence, making it essential for students and researchers of sociology and political science.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Original Title Page
• Original Copyright Page
• Contents
• Preface
• Introduction
• 1 Nationalism, Nation-States, and Violence at the End of the Twentieth Century: A Sociological View
• 2 The Economics of Nationalism and Violence
• 3 From Competitive Interests, Perceived Injustice, and Identity Needs to Collective Action: Psychological Mechanisms in Ethnic Nationalism
• 4 Status Changes and Ethnic Conflict in Twentieth-Century America
• 5 Nations, States, and Sovereignty: Meanings and Challenges in Post-Cold War International Security
• Contributors
• Index