This book examines the relationship between nationalism and the rise
and fall of Yugoslavia under the rule of Josip Broz Tito. It deals
particularly with the interactions between communist and intellectual
elites. The authors analyze elites’ initial enthusiasm about the
Yugoslav federation and how, with time, they found themselves unable
to suppress the nationalists in Yugoslavia. Other scholars have argued
that, in a certain sense, Tito’s Yugoslavia proved to be a
“hatchery” for the nations that once constituted Yugoslavia,
making them ever closer to “completeness.” However, as the authors
highlight in this study, this process was one of conflict. The
personal role of Tito as an arbiter was essential, although, for the
majority of his time in power, he did not act as a dictator. His
departure was strongly felt in the 1980s, when ethnic entrepreneurial
activity began to flourish—and when ethnic and political relations
had gone out of control. While a significant part of this book follows
the chronology of ethnic elite interaction in communist Yugoslavia,
the global context of Yugoslavia’s rise and fall is taken into
account. The authors also use Yugoslavia as a case study to test the
validity of nationalism studies more generally.
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ISBN
9781498541978
Publisert
2019
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Lexington Books
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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