Nineteenth-Century Nationalism and Twentieth-Century Anti-Democratic Ideals: TheCase of Latvia, 1840s to 1980shttp://odsmom.btol.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=59 [Hardcover]

Leva Zake (Author), Nils Muiznieks (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2008 | ISBN-10: 0773451730 | ISBN-13: 978-0773451735

This study analyzes political writings of the Latvian intellectuals who pursued the ideas of national identity and liberation, over a period of nearly one hundred and fifty years. In addition to providing a better general understanding of intellectuals' behavior and influence, it illuminates the largely neglected subject of the differences between the political, social, and cultural influence of Western and Eastern European intellectuals.

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Review

"One cannot help but be struck by the intellectual honesty of the author, who is unsparing in her critical analysis of the often provincial, intolerant, and undemocratic strains within Latvian Nationalist thought.... At the same time, the author acknowledges the dedication of these educated men and women to national liberation and to the cultivation of cultural identity in often difficult circumstances." - Dr. Nils Muiznieks The Advanced Social and Political Research Institute Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Latvia, Riga "It combines new historical information with important sociological and political analysis by a native of the area discussed." - Dr. Paul Hollander Professor of Sociology University of Massachusetts, Amherst "Providing the reader with a fresh outlook, based on a solid source base, the author offers an appealing examination of why, as was the case of many of the East Central European countries squeezed between colossal Russia and almighty Germany, nationalism at times seemed a synonym to liberation, and national culture safeguarding." - Dr. Anna A. Mazurkiewicz Professor of History University of Gdansk, Poland"

About the Author

Dr. Zake is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Rowan University. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 181 pages
• Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr (May 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0773451730
• ISBN-13: 978-0773451735
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,146,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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