This essay compares the development of different understandings of nationalism in Western and Eastern Europe comparing the concepts of civic and ethnic nationalism.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS OF NATIONALISM IN EAST AND WEST – ‘CIVIC' AND 'ETHNIC' NATIONALISM
- LIMITS AND PROBLEMS OF THE ‘CIVIC' VS. 'ETHNIC CATEGORIZATION
- 'ETHNIC' NATIONALISM IN THE WEST AND ‘CIVIC' NATIONALISM IN THE EAST.
- EAST EUROPEAN LEGACIES
- PROBLEM OF DIFFERENT FORMS OF NATIONALISM AS NORMATIVE CATEGORIES
- ALTERNATIVE MODELS FOR CATEGORIZING NATIONALISM
- SCHIEDER'S THREE PHASES OF NATIONAL MOVEMENTS IN EUROPE.
- HROCH'S CONCEPT OF 'SMALL NATIONS'
- THREE CATEGORIES OF EAST EUROPEAN NATIONS.
- NEW FORMS OF NATIONAL AND SUPRANATIONAL IDENTITY
- CONCLUSION.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to analyze the differences between Eastern and Western nationalism, particularly focusing on the effectiveness of categories like 'civic' and 'ethnic' in explaining current developments. It explores the inadequacy of these terms as comprehensive categories and argues for additional differentiations and frameworks to analyze and compare East European nationalism both internally and externally.
- Comparison of East and West European nationalism.
- Effectiveness of 'civic' and 'ethnic' categories in understanding nationalism.
- Limitations of the 'civic' vs. 'ethnic' categorization.
- Alternative models for categorizing nationalism.
- Impact of historical legacies on national identity and development.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter sets the context for the essay by highlighting the resurgence of nationalism in Eastern Europe after the fall of communism, specifically referencing the violence in the former Yugoslavia. It introduces the aim of the essay, which is to analyze the distinctions between Eastern and Western nationalism and the usefulness of terms like 'civic' and 'ethnic' in explaining these differences.
- Historical developments of nationalism in East and West – ‘Civic' and ‘Ethnic’ nationalism: This chapter examines the historical development of nationalism in both East and West Europe, highlighting the interplay between state and nation formation. It contrasts the nation-building process in Western Europe, which often involved consolidating existing states, with the Eastern European experience, which often entailed liberation movements against multi-ethnic empires. The chapter also introduces the concept of 'civic' and 'ethnic' nationalism, linking them to the historical contexts of Western and Eastern Europe, respectively.
- Limits and problems of the ‘civic' vs. ‘ethnic' categorization: This chapter critiques the 'civic' vs. 'ethnic' categorization, arguing that it fails to capture the nuances and complexities of national identity and development. It provides examples of East European nations, such as Poland and Hungary, that do not fit neatly into the 'ethnic' category. The chapter also points out the limitations of applying these categories as normative ideals, particularly in light of the potential for exclusion and violence.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay explores the concepts of 'civic' and 'ethnic' nationalism as frameworks for understanding the complexities of national identity and development in Eastern Europe. It examines historical legacies, state-nation relations, and alternative models for categorizing nationalism. Key terms include nationalism, civic nationalism, ethnic nationalism, East European nationalism, West European nationalism, nation-building, state-building, modernity, and historical legacies. The essay emphasizes the need for nuanced analysis beyond simplistic categorization, recognizing the diverse and evolving nature of national identities.
- Quote paper
- Maximilian Spinner (Author), 2002, Civic and ethnic nationalism in East and West, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/13404
