While there are many political, economic, and historical factors that contribute to the development and expression of nationalism, the tenacity and viciousness of nationalist conflicts, and the dedication that they inspire in people, suggest that nationalism has a psychological dimension which is not yet well understood. Why do people cling to nationalism when it can ultimately be destructive to them, to their families, and to their nations? Why are nationalist conflicts so resistant to attempts at intervention? In The Psychology of Nationalism, the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, the war in Sri Lanka, and interactions between students in an American college classroom form the backdrop for an analysis of why we as human beings are so drawn to nationalism. The book argues that identity issues—our attempts to shore up our sometimes-fragile sense of self—underlie the attraction that nationalism exerts on us. It then offers suggestions for negotiations and other interventions to end nationalist conflicts.
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...a concise, clearly written and lucid theory explaining why nationalism is such a powerful force in the modern world. The Nationalism Project
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Joshua Searle-White is Associate Professor of Psychology at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA.
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Searle-White researched this subject in three areas: conflicts in Sri Lanka, Nagorno-Karabakh, and experiments he set up in his classroom. The latter strongly indicate that behaviors observed in nationalist conflicts are a result of universal human nature. It would certainly help if Colin Powell and Pres. Bush read this book! Although academic in nature, it is easy for a reader to understand, even without a background in psychology or nationalism.
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This book gives the clue to let people (who feel to belong toa different groups) to live together in peace. It explains perfectly the concepts of Individual Identity and Social Identity and their interaction and influence in human behaviour. A must-read book for any governent facing nationalist movements inside its country.
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Psychologist, as a whole, have studied nationalism only sporadically. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
outgroup devaluation, nationalist conflict, ingroup favoritism, nationalist violence, competition over resources, historical traumas Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sri Lanka, Smooth Operators, United States, Soviet Union, World War, Karabakh Armenians, Psychology of Nationalism, Temple of the Tooth, Tamil Eelam, Ottoman Empire, Vietnam War, Zori Balayan New!
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Psychologist, as a whole, have studied nationalism only sporadically. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
outgroup devaluation, nationalist conflict, ingroup favoritism, nationalist violence, competition over resources, historical traumas Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sri Lanka, Smooth Operators, United States, Soviet Union, World War, Karabakh Armenians, Psychology of Nationalism, Temple of the Tooth, Tamil Eelam, Ottoman Empire, Vietnam War, Zori Balayan New!
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- Sri Lanka (Visitor's Guides) by Tony Astle on 8 pages
- National Identity (Ethnonationalism Comparative Perspective) by Anthony D. Smith on 4 pages
- The Nature of Prejudice: 25th Anniversary Edition by Gordon W. Allport on 4 pages
- Outlines & Highlights for Group Dynamics (Cram101 Textbook Outlines) by Cram101 Textbook Reviews in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Culture Theory: Essays on Mind, Self and Emotion by Richard A. Shweder in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Index
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- Teaching History for the Common Good by Keith C. Barton on page 66, page 68, and page 183
- Antisemitism And Its Opponents In Modern Poland by Robert Blobaum on page 132
- Antisemitism And Its Opponents In Modern Poland by Robert Blobaum on page 132
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