Intra-State Immigrants as Sub-State Nationalists: Lived Experiences in the Basque Country

This book examines the attitudes, opinions, and life experiences of first and second-generation intra-state immigrants who are committed Basque nationalists, challenging assumptions about ethnic nationalism. It explores the role of origins, identity, and life experience in activists' willingness to engage with Basque nationalism, appealing to scholars of sociology and politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound attitudes, opinions, and life experiences of first and second-generation intra-state immigrants who are unwavering Basque nationalists. Through in-depth interviews with activists, it challenges prevalent assumptions about Basque nationalism, presenting it as an exceptional case of ethnic nationalism in its purest form. By examining the migration histories, experiences of social and political inclusion and exclusion, national and regional identities, political identities, and political activism of these activists, the author sheds light on the intricate role of origins, identity, and life experiences in their unwavering engagement with Basque nationalism. This insightful exploration will captivate scholars of sociology and politics with a keen interest in migration, national identities, and nationalist movements.

Weight: 277g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367777128