''Liberal Nationalism'' is a 1993 book of political theory by
Yael Tamir
Yael "Yuli" Tamir ( he, יולי תמיר; born 26 February 1954) is an Israeli academic and former politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party between 2003 and 2010, and as Minister of Immigrant Absorption and Educatio ...
that presents a
liberal
Liberal or liberalism may refer to:
Politics
* a supporter of liberalism
** Liberalism by country
* an adherent of a Liberal Party
* Liberalism (international relations)
* Sexually liberal feminism
* Social liberalism
Arts, entertainment and m ...
argument in support of national particularism.
''Liberal nationalism'' is an argument that nationalism can work under liberal principles.
Background
''Liberal Nationalism'' began as Tamir's doctoral thesis, under the direction of
Isaiah Berlin
Sir Isaiah Berlin (6 June 1909 – 5 November 1997) was a Russian-British social and political theorist, philosopher, and historian of ideas. Although he became increasingly averse to writing for publication, his improvised lectures and talks ...
.
Released by
Princeton University Press
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,
''Liberal Nationalism'' was the first book by Tamir, an Israeli political scientist and former politician and activist. In the book, the author argued against globalisation, stating that nationalism still had a role to play and that it could complement liberalism.
References
External links
Book page at Princeton University Press
1993 non-fiction books
Political theories
Books about nationalism
American non-fiction books
Princeton University Press books
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