Nationalism and Rationality

Breton, Albert (Editor)/ Galeotti, Gianluigi (Editor)/ Salmon, Pierre (Editor)/ Wintrobe, Ronald (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0521480981 / ISBN 13: 9780521480987

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 1996

341 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # __0521480981

Synopsis:

Why is nationalism so widespread today? How does the phenomenon arise? This collection of essays by leading social scientists tries to answer these questions at the forefront of contemporary political discussion. The work differs from others in that the authors' responses are not based on avowed ideological perspectives but are rather drawn from rational-choice analysis. The collection focuses on three subjects--the origins of nationalism, whether and why it promotes good or evil, and how to deal with its occasional destructive consequences.

Review: "...the book will be of most value to those with a detailed interest in nationality." Douglas W. Allen, Journal of Economic Literature

"...the whole of the volume is greater than the sum of the individual papers. Indeed, taken as a whole, this collection of essays represents a significant advance in developing a rational choice account of nationalism." James R. Rogers, Public Choice

Bibliographic Details

Title: Nationalism and Rationality
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Brand New