Ethnic nationalism: social science paradigms

In: International social science journal: ISSJ, Band 39, Heft Feb 87

Abstract

Ethnic divisions have existed for generations. Discusses various types in pre-industrial society and in Europe in the Nineteenth century through the theories of social scientists. Argues that ethnic minorities can assert their claims with greater impunity today because of the world economy and polity. Ethnic nationalism in its extreme manifestation of a 'liberation movement' is capable of becoming the catalyst for international conflict and even world war. (AM)