Negotiating Ethnic Diversity and National Identity in History Education: International and Comparative Perspectives

This edited book explores the problems and challenges of negotiating the representation of ethnic minorities within history education, highlighting the need to prevent or pre-empt conflicts and exclusion through history education. It will be of interest to students and academics working on themes such as nationalism, citizenship, ethnicity, history education, multicultural education, peace studies, and area studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 323 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This edited book delves into the intricate complexities and challenges associated with negotiating the representation of ethnic minorities within history education. It conducts a thorough investigation into how states strike a delicate balance between acknowledging the existence of cultural or religious diversity and promoting a common narrative that fosters national identity. By shifting our focus away from the seemingly insurmountable obstacles posed by post-conflict countries in their quest for reconciliation, the contributors emphasize the urgent need to explore strategies for preventing or mitigating conflicts and exclusion through history education. This approach, they argue, holds the potential to contribute to the development of a more sustainable culture of peace.

Drawing from a diverse array of contexts and sources, this book poses profound questions about how history education can shape young individuals into critical, historically informed, and deeply committed citizens. It seeks to unravel the ways in which history education can foster a deeper understanding of the past, empower individuals to engage with historical events, and cultivate a sense of empathy and responsibility towards society.

The book is of immense interest to students and scholars engaged in various interdisciplinary fields, including nationalism, citizenship, ethnicity, history education, multicultural education, peace studies, and area studies. It provides valuable insights and perspectives that will be of great value to practitioners working in the fields of history, social studies, civic or citizenship education.

Through its comprehensive exploration of the issues and challenges surrounding the representation of ethnic minorities in history education, this edited book offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse on the role of education in promoting social cohesion, understanding, and peace.

Weight: 575g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031125348
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023