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The concept of nationalism is often in the news, and it can be challenging to understand why it often leads to heated debates. However, it's important for people to think critically about nationalism and its effects. Readers are encouraged to do this as they explore historical and up-to-date examples of nationalism through accessible text and detailed fact boxes. Graphic organizers provide additional information and avenues for further engagement, and full-color photographs enhance this learning experience. As readers explore this divisive concept, they're able to connect what they've learned in social studies classes to current events.

"Often thought of as a thing of the past, nationalism remains surprisingly resilient in the postcolonial era, especially since the concepts of multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism have lost authority in recent years. The contributions assembled in Nationalism and the Postcolonial examine various forms, representations, and consequences of past and present nationalisms in languages, popular culture, and literature in or associated with Australia, Canada, England, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago Bringing together perspectives from linguistics, political science, cultural studies, and literary studies, the collection illustrates how postcolonial nationalism functions as a unifying mechanism of anti-colonial nation-building as well as a divisive force that can encourage discrimination and violence. Contributors: Natascha Bing, Prachi Gupta, Ralf Haekel, Kathrin Härtl, Idreas Khandy, Theresa Krampe, Lukas Lammers, Arhea Marshall, Hannah Pardey, Sina Schuhmaier, Hanna Teichler, Michael Westphal"--

Does national sentiment increase fighting efficacy? : a skeptical view from the sociology of violence / Randall Collins -- Mercenary, citizen, victim : the rise and fall of conscription in the west / Richard Lachmann -- The state-to-nation balance and war / Benjamin Miller -- State violence in the origins of nationalism : British counterinsurgency and the rebirth of Irish nationalism 1969-1972 / James Hughes -- When does nationalism turn violent? : a comparative analysis of Canada and Sri Lanka / Matthew Lange -- Empire and ethnicity / John Darwin -- The role of nationalism in the two world wars / Michael Mann -- Empire, ethnicity and power : a comment / Dominic Lieven -- Is nationalism the cause or consequence of the end of empire? / Wesley Hiers and Andreas Wimmer -- Obliterating heterogeneity through peace : nationalisms, states and wars in the Balkans / Sinisa Malesevic -- Internal wars and Latin American nationalism / Miguel Angel Centeno, Jose Miguel Cruz, Rene Flores and Gustavo Silva Cano -- War and nationalism : the view from central Africa / Ren Lemarchand -- Victory in defeat? : national identity after civil war in finland and ireland / Bill Kissane -- When nationalists disagree : who should one hate and kill / Stephen M. Saideman.

Paces reviews 'Feminist Nationalism' by Lois A. West.