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PublisherSAGE Publications, The Limited

ISBN-100761955143

ISBN-139780761955146

eBay Product ID (ePID)2879417

Product Key Features

Number of Pages392 Pages

Publication NameGlobalism, Nationalism, Tribalism : Bringing Theory Back in

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

SubjectSociology / General, Globalization, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Political Ideologies / Nationalism & Patriotism

TypeTextbook

AuthorPaul W. James

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science

FormatPerfect

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight21.1 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.3 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2006-298602

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsDrawing on sociology, political theory, anthropology, and history, James provides a compelling theoretical framework for understanding the current tension between polity and community. A significant contribution to the globalization literature. Good notes and references., "Drawing on sociology, political theory, anthropology, and history, James provides a compelling theoretical framework for understanding the current tension between polity and community. A significant contribution to the globalization literature. Good notes and references." -- G. B. Osborne

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal305

Table Of ContentPART ONE: RETURNING TO A THEORY OF SOCIAL FORMATIONSocial Relations in TensionContending Approaches in OutlineTheory in the Shadow of TerrorPART TWO: RETHINKING FORMATIONS OF PRACTICE AND BEINGConstituting Customary CommunityCommunication and Exchange, Money and WritingTime and Space, Calendars and MapsBodies and Symbols, Blood and MilkPART THREE: REWRITING THE HISTORY OF THE PRESENTState Formation From Kingdoms and Empires to Nation-StatesNation Formation From the Medieval to the PostmodernGlobal Formation From the Oecumene to Planet ExploitationConclusion Principles for a Postnational World

Synopsis'Paul James has written a magnificent account of the world's current condition, one that highlights the complexities and contradictions with which people, communities, and nations must contend and that does so in a compelling and creative style. Stressing the interaction between global and local forces, his writing style is lively and compelling as well as peppered with a wide range of citations, from Woman's Day to the Cambodian Daily (on the same page!)' - James N Rosenau, University Professor of International Affairs, The George Washington University Globalism, Nationalism, Tribalism establishes a new basis for understanding the changing nature of polity and community and offers unprecedented attention to these dominant trends. Paul James charts the contradictions and tensions we all encounter in an era of increasing globalization, from genocide and terrorism to television and finance capital. Globalism is treated as an uneven and layered process of spatial expansion, not simply one of disorder, fragmentation or rupture. Nor is it simply a force of homogenization. Nationalism is taken seriously as a continuing and important formation of contemporary identity and politics. James rewrites the modernism theories of the nation-state without devolving into the postmodernist assertion that all is invention or surface gloss. Tribalism is given the attention it has long warranted and is analyzed as a continuing and changing formation of social life, from the villages of Rwanda to the cities of the West. Theoretically adept and powerfully argued, this is the first comprehensive analysis that brings these crucial themes of contemporary life together., 'Paul James has written a magnificent account of the worlds current condition, one that highlights the complexities and contradictions with which people, communities, and nations must contend and that does so in a compelling and creative style. Stressing the interaction between global and local forces, his writing style is lively and compelling as well as peppered with a wide range of citations, from Womans Day to the Cambodian Daily (on the same page!) - James N Rosenau, University Professor of International Affairs, The George Washington University Globalism, Nationalism, Tribalism establishes a new basis for understanding the changing nature of polity and community and offers unprecedented attention to these dominant trends. Paul James charts the contradictions and tensions we all encounter in an era of increasing globalization, from genocide and terrorism to television and finance capital. Globalism is treated as an uneven and layered process of spatial expansion, not simply one of disorder, fragmentation or rupture. Nor is it simply a force of homogenization. Nationalism is taken seriously as a continuing and important formation of contemporary identity and politics. James rewrites the modernism theories of the nation-state without devolving into the postmodernist assertion that all is invention or surface gloss. Tribalism is given the attention it has long warranted and is analyzed as a continuing and changing formation of social life, from the villages of Rwanda to the cities of the West. Theoretically adept and powerfully argued, this is the first comprehensive analysis that brings these crucial themes of contemporary life together., Globalism, Nationalism, Tribalism establishes a new basis for understanding the changing nature of polity and community and offers unprecedented attention to these dominant trends. Paul James charts the contradictions and tensions we all encounter in an era of increasing globalization, from genocide and terrorism to television and finance capital., Globalism, Nationalism, Tribalism charts the contradictions and tensions that are encountered in an era of increasing globalization, from genocide and terrorism to television and finance capital. Glofialism is treated as an uneven and layered process of spatial expansion, not simply one of disorder, fragmentation or rupture. Nationalism is treated as a continuing and important formation of contemporary identity and politics. Tribalism is analyzed as a continuing and changing formation of social life, from the villages of Rwanda to the cities of the West. Book jacket., "Paul James has written a magnificent account of the world?'s current condition, one that highlights the complexities and contradictions with which people, communities, and nations must contend and that does so in a compelling and creative style. Stressing the interaction between global and local forces, his writing style is lively and compelling as well as peppered with a wide range of citations, from "Woman?'s Day" to the "Cambodian Daily" (on the same page!).""- James N. Rosenau, University Professor of International Affairs, The George Washington University "Globalism, Nationalism, Tribalism establishes a new basis for understanding the changing nature of polity and community and offers unprecedented attention to these dominant trends. Paul James charts the contradictions and tensions we all encounter in an era of increasing globalization, from genocide and terrorism to television and finance capital. Globalism is treated as an uneven and layered process of spatial expansion, not simply one of disorder, fragmentation or rupture. Nor is it simply a force of homogenization. Nationalism is taken seriously as a continuing and important formation of contemporary identity and politics. James rewrites the modernism theories of the nation-state without devolving into the postmodernist assertion that all is invention or surface gloss. Tribalism is given the attention it has long warranted and is analyzed as a continuing and changing formation of social life, from the villages of Rwanda to the cities of the West. Theoretically adept and powerfully argued, this is the first comprehensive analysis that brings these crucial themes of contemporary life together.

LC Classification NumberGN492