ABSTRACT

The author reviews main theories of nationalism and criticises their lack of elaboration on the role of 'Others' in nation formation. Drawing upon anthropological, sociological and social psychological perspectives, she develops a dynamic, relational perspective for the study of national theory.

chapter 1|9 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|22 pages

National identity and the Other

chapter 3|23 pages

The Significant Other

chapter 4|22 pages

The immigrant as Other

chapter 5|24 pages

Southern Europe

A challenge for theory and policy

chapter 6|21 pages

Setting the stage, the press discourse

chapter 7|17 pages

The political discourse

Redefining the nation

chapter 8|7 pages

Conclusions