1. Nationalism in Central Europe2. Reflections on Minority Rights in Central Europe3. Nationalism in Poland4. Nationalism in the Czech Republic5. Nationalism in Slovakia6. Conclusions
Stefan Auer is a lecturer in European politics and societies at the Dublin European Institute, University College Dublin. Prior to this, he studied at the University of Melbourne, and at Universities in Slovakia and Germany. His research interests include the challenges of postcommunist transition and aspects of political theory.
'A fine and useful book; his thesis, that nationalism, when
liberal, isn't a threat to democracy or minorities, and actually
helps the nation building, is an important counter to the blanket
condemnations of nationalism by other writers.' - Professor Andrew
Oldenquist, Ohio State University
'The book by Stefan Auer belongs to the very rare kind in the
studies of East Central Europe. It is based on first-hand knowledge
of the problems of postcommunist societies and shows deep
understanding of the intellectual and political debates, which have
been going on in East Central Europe since 1989. It makes many very
important points that could contribute to revision of some
widespread simplistic convictions about nationalism in that region.
Anyone who is interested in East Central Europe and in the problems
of nationalisms, studied without prejudices and ideological bias,
should read this book.' - Professor Zdzislaw Krasnodebski,
Universitat Berlin'Awarded the 2005 UACES Book Prize for having
made "the most substantial and original contribution to the
knowledge in the area of European Studies."- University Association
for Contemporary European Studies, UK'I can certainly recommend
this book as being informative in content, novel in approach, and
extremely useful as a reference for nationalism scholars.' - Slavic
Review'There is much to applaud [in this book]. Stefan Auer
demonstrates a deep understanding of the complexity of politics in
his three cases.' - Nations and Nationalism'It convincingly
repudiates the traditional and popular views on nationalism in
Central Europe...[The book] is a well researched and intellectually
stimulating book that is to be valued for its qualities as an
eye-opener. Auer deserves praise for making us aware of the fact
that there is at least a possiblity that liberal nationalism may
further democratic consolidation.' - Europe-Asia Studies'This book
brings an important nuance in the thinking about nationalism in
central Europe...[It] provides an excellent basis for further
innovative research in promoting the thesis that nationalism, when
liberal, is not a threat to democracy or minorities, but helps
nation building.' - West European Politics'[R]ich in scope, bold in
form, ambitious, closely argued, lucidly and convincingly
written... a landmark study.' - Leonidas Donskis, Studies in East
European Thought, 59, 2007
University Association for Contemporary European Studies, UKAwarded
the 2005 UACES Book Prize for having made "the most substantial and
original contribution to the knowledge in the area of European
Studies."
Reviews"A fine and useful book; his thesis, that nationalism, when
liberal, isn't a threat to democracy or minorities, and actually
helps the nation building, is an important counter to the blanket
condemnations of nationalism by other writers." - Professor Andrew
Oldenquist, Ohio State University
"The book by Stefan Auer belongs to the very rare kind in the
studies of East Central Europe. It is based on first-hand knowledge
of the problems of postcommunist societies and shows deep
understanding of the intellectual and political debates, which have
been going on in East Central Europe since 1989. It makes many very
important points that could contribute to revision of some
widespread simplistic convictions about nationalism in that region.
Anyone who is interested in East Central Europe and in the problems
of nationalisms, studied without prejudices and ideological bias,
should read this book." - Professor Zdzislaw Krasnodebski,
Universitat Berlin"I can certainly recommend this book as being
informative in content, novel in approach, and extremely useful as
a reference for nationalism scholars."
– Russell F. Farnen, University of Connecticut, Slavic Review, Vol
63, No 3, Fall 2005"... there is much to applaud in [this book].
Stefan Auer demonstrates a deep understanding of the complexity of
politics in his three cases." - Tim Haughton, University College
London, Nations and Nationalism, Vol 11, No 3, July 2005"it
convincingly repudiates the traditional and popular views on
nationalism in Central Europe. … Liberal Nationalism in Central
Europe is a well researched and intellectually stimulating book
that is to be valued for its qualities as an eye-opener. Auer
deserves praise for making us aware of the fact that there is at
least a possibility that liberal nationalism may further democratic
consolidation." - Peter Vermeersh, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven,
Europe-Asia Studies, Vol 57, No 3, May 2005"This book brings an
important nuance in the thinking about nationalism in central
Europe...[It] provides an excellent basis for further innovative
research in promoting the thesis that nationalism, when liberal, is
not a threat to democracy or minorities, but helps nation
building."- Katlijn Malfielt, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, West
European Politics, Vol 28, No 1, January 2005
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