The Kurdish Nationalist Movement: Opportunity, Mobilization and Identity

ISBN-13: 9780521850414 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 292 str.

David Romano (Thomas G. Strong Professor of Middle East Poli

Opis

David Romano focuses on the Kurdish case to generally try and make sense of ethnic nationalist resurgence. In a world rent by a growing number of such conflicts, the questions posed about why, how and when such challenges to the state arise are becoming increasingly urgent. Throughout the author analyzes these questions through the lens of social movement theory, considering in particular politico-social structures, resource mobilization strategies and cultural identity. His conclusions offer some thought-provoking insights into Kurdish nationalism, as well as into the strengths and weaknesses of various social movement theories.

Recenzje

”Highly recommended.” -- Choice

Spis treści

1. Making sense of ethnic nationalist resurgence; 2. Structural conditions and political opportunities; 3. Resource mobilisation and rational choice; 4. Cultural framing; 5. Theoretical synthesis; 6. Kurdish nationalist challenges to the Iraqi state; 7. Kurdish nationalist challenges to the Iranian state; 8. Conclusion.