Nationhood, Migration and Global Politics: An Introduction

Raymond Taras proposes a new definition of nationhood that emphasizes the negotiation of ethnic differences by the receiving state to form a natural bond with immigrants, challenging traditional notions of national identity, nationalism, and diversity. His research in transnationalism and ethnic conflict provides a framework for understanding the emergence of postmodern nationhood in the era of globalisation and beyond, aiming for a diverse and successful society that prevents criminality, ghettoization, extremism, and radicalisation through reasonable immigrant integration.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2018
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Raymond Taras presents a novel perspective on nationhood, distinguishing it from national identity, nationalism, and diversity. Through extensive case studies of immigration worldwide, Taras demonstrates that nationhood arises when the receiving state engages in negotiations with immigrants to establish a natural bond, rather than demanding blind loyalty to the dominant culture. Building upon extensive research in transnationalism and ethnic conflict, Taras re-evaluates the concepts of nation and nationalism in the context of significant demographic shifts brought about by global migration. The outcome is a framework for comprehending the emergence of postmodern nationhood in the era of globalization and beyond. The objective is to foster a broad, value-added society that embraces diverse populations and effectively prevents criminality, ghettoization, extremism, and even radicalization through effective immigrant integration.

Weight: 362g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474413411