Psychological Borders in Europe and the United States: Contemporary Nationalism, Nativism, and Populism

Psychological Borders in Europe and the United States examines the rise of contemporary sociopolitical ideologies,including nationalism,nativism,and populism,and explores the processes involved in the construction and sociopolitical mobilization of large,group identities. It discusses the connection between the rise of ideologies and historical collective traumas,the role of social re-enactments,identity transformation,and large collective mourning,and examines the war between Russia and the Ukraine.

Format: Hardback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

Psychological Borders in Europe and the United States: Contemporary Nationalism, Nativism, and Populism is a comprehensive sociopolitical and psychological analysis model that delves into the examination of contemporary sociopolitical rising ideologies in Europe and the United States, with a specific focus on nationalism, nativism, and populism. This book explores the intricate processes involved in the construction and sociopolitical mobilization of large, group identities. Moreover, it introduces the realm of political psychology to discuss the formation of national and psychological borders and their manifestations, including the dynamics of identity-driven aggression.

The connection between the rise of ideologies such as nativism and populism and historical collective traumas is explored, highlighting the role of social re-enactments, identity transformation, and large collective mourning in shaping contemporary sociopolitical dynamics in Europe and the United States. Ethnic, racial, and intergroup conflict, as well as the role of immigration and asylum policy in maintaining, changing, and transforming existing collective identities, are discussed to provide a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between these factors.

To further examine the war between Russia and the Ukraine, this book includes specific case applications to European countries and the United States, where nationalism, nativism, and populism have been on the ascendant. By examining these case applications, readers gain a deeper insight into the real-world implications of these ideologies and their impact on societies.

Overall, Psychological Borders in Europe and the United States: Contemporary Nationalism, Nativism, and Populism offers a valuable contribution to the study of sociopolitical dynamics and the psychology of identity. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex interplay between nationalism, nativism, and populism and their implications for contemporary societies.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793610614