Stateless Nations [electronic resource] : Western European Regional Nationalisms and the Old Nations /
Friend, J.author.
Why are regional nationalisms threatening the old nations? This book explores examples such as why Scotland might become independent, why Wales wants more autonomy, and why Catalonia emphasizes its distinctive language and institutions but does not want separation from Spain. Stateless Nations explores the historical roots of modern nationalisms.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Scotland -- Wales -- Catalonia -- The Basque Country and Galicia -- Flanders, with or without Belgium -- The French exception -- Carriers of identity -- The stateless nations and the European Union -- Conclusion.
Why are regional nationalisms threatening the old nations? This book explores examples such as why Scotland might become independent, why Wales wants more autonomy, and why Catalonia emphasizes its distinctive language and institutions but does not want separation from Spain. Stateless Nations explores the historical roots of modern nationalisms.
Europe—Politics and government.
European Union.
International relations.
Political sociology.
World politics.
Political science.
European Politics.
European Union Politics.
International Relations.
Political Sociology.
Political History.
Political Science.