A Nation-State by Construction
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Product Information
| ISBN | 9780804750011 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Suisheng Zhao |
| Publisher | Stanford University Press |
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of pages | 376 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.508 |
| Publishing Date | 08/09/2004 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €35.75 |
| Tax | €2.15 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €37.90 |
| Availability | 2 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
This is the first historically comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of the causes, content, and consequences of nationalism in China, an ancient empire that has struggled to construct a nation-state and find its place in the modern world. It shows how Chinese political elites have competed to promote different types of nationalism linked to their political values and interests and imposed them on the nation while trying to repress other types of nationalism. In particular, the book reveals how leaders of the PRC have adopted a pragmatic strategy to use nationalism while struggling to prevent it from turning into a menace rather than a prop.