| ID | 138405 |
| Title Proper | Varieties of nationalism in Africa |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Dorman, Sara Rich |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Nationalism in Africa is often dismissed as artificial—not reflecting “real” nations, or, more cynically, organized by political elites solely to achieve and maintain power. Because of this presumed artificiality of national ties, at independence new states were seen as unlikely to survive, and cases of state collapse have been interpreted as proof that cynicism was merited. |
| `In' analytical Note | Current History Vol. 114, No.772; May 2015: p.189-193 |
| Journal Source | Current History Vol: 114 No 772 |
| Key Words | Africa ; National Identity ; Nationalism in Africa ; Pragmatic Realpolitik ; Desperate Strategies |