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Man; the State; and War: A Theoretical Analysis

ePub Man; the State; and War: A Theoretical Analysis by Kenneth N. Waltz in History

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The Armenians traces the evolution of Armenia and Armenian collective identity from its beginnings to the Armenian nationalist movement over Gharabagh in 1988. Applying theories of national-identity formation and nationalism; Razmik Panossian analyzes different elements of Armenian identity construction and argues that national identity is modern; predominantly subjective; and based on a political sense of belonging. Yet he also acknowledges the crucial role of history; art; literature; religious practice; and commerce in preserving the national memory and shaping the cultural identity of the Armenian people.Panossian explores a series of landmark events; among them Armenians' first attempts at liberation; the Armenian renaissance of the nineteenth century; the 1915 genocide of the Ottoman Armenians; and Soviet occupation. He shows how these influences led to a "multilocal" evolution of Armenian identity in various places in and outside of Armenia; notably in diasporan communities from India to Venice. Today; these numerous identities contribute to deep divisions and tensions within the Armenian nation; the most profound of which is the cultural divide between Armenians residing in their homeland and those who live in the United States; Canada; the Middle East; and elsewhere. Considering the diversity of this single nation; Panossian questions the theoretical assumption that nationalism must be homogenizing.Based on extensive research conducted in Armenia and the diaspora; including interviews and translation of Armenian-language sources; The Armenians is an engaging history and an invaluable comparative study.


#54490 in Books imusti 2001-04-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.01 x .69 x 5.20l; .78 #File Name: 0231125372263 pagesColumbia University Press


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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Required ReadingBy CustomerMan; the State and War should be required reading for anyone who wants to discuss international politics. The insights on domestic politics are also valuable. Waltz works through various classical works from Hobbes; Locke; and Spinoza to formulate a coherent and explanatory theory on why wars occur. The first line of the book is; for me at least; political science's version of Call me Ishmael.Waltz divides his book into three separate sections (Man; State; and War) deducing the permissive cause of why wars are able to occur - the answer anarchy of the state system.This book is the foundation upon which all IR is built. Truly a top five classic in political science.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Dijana MujkanovicFantastic book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Every college student should read this at least once.By Shawn McKenzieA must read for any student of international relations. This is one of the most basic and used founding theories about how our world works and can be applied to just about any subject for study.It goes into historical; social; and political examples in order to back the theory. It also goes into many of the concepts by ancient and modern philosophers on the world and war.

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