Ukrainian nationalism in the 1990s
Subtitle: a minority faith
By: Andrew Wilson.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Cambridge [Eng.]; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 300
Subjects: Nationalism -- Ukraine.; Ukraine -- Politics and government -- 1991-; Ukraine -- Ethnic relations -- Political aspects.
Description: The complex interrelationship between Russia and Ukraine is arguably the most important single factor in determining the future politics of the Eurasian region. In this book Andrew Wilson examines the phenomenon of Ukrainian nationalism and its influence on the politics of independent Ukraine, arguing that historical, ethnic and linguistic factors limit the appeal of narrow ethno-nationalism, even to many ethnic Ukrainians.

Nevertheless, ethno-nationalism has a strong emotive appeal to a minority, who may therefore undermine Ukraine's attempts to construct an open civic state. Ukraine is therefore a fascinating test case for alternative nation-building strategies in countries of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-289) and index.