
The Ambivalence of Identity
The Austrian Experience of Nation-building in a Modern Society
Peter Thaler(Author)
Purdue University Press
Will be published approx. on 28. February 2001
Book
Hardback
228 pages
978-1-55753-201-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Ambivalence of Identity examines nation-building in Austria and uses the Austrian experience to explore the conceptual foundations of nationhood. Traditionally, Hapsburg, Austria, has provided the background for these works. In the course of this study it should become clear that Republican Austria is as valuable in understanding national identity as its monarchic predecessor.Historical interpretations to Austrian nation-building gives the Austrian experience special relevance for the larger debate about the nature of history. Such aspects in the analysis of the post-war Austrian nation-building are the role of consciousness during the building process, the role of neighboring countries, and the role of World War II.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
West Lafayette
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
506 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55753-201-5 (9781557532015)
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Person
Peter Thaler is Associate Professor of History at the University of Southern Denmark. He holds a Ph.D. in history and a Ph.D. in Scandinavian studies from the University of Minnesota as well as a doctorate of law from the University of Vienna.