The Future of the Nation-State: Essays on Cultural Pluralism and Political Integration (Routledge Advances in International Political Economy)

The tension between culture, politics and economy has become one of the dominant anxieties of modern society. On the one hand people endeavour to maintain and develop their distinct cultural identity; on the other there are many forces for greater international integration, driven by free trade and political cooperation. How to understand and explain this fundamental issue is illuminated in nine essays by eminent scholars from various countries and disciplines.

The tension between culture, politics and economy has become one the dominant anxieties of modern society. On the one hand people endeavour to maintain and develop their cultural identity; on the other there are many forces for international integration. How to understand and explain this fundamental issue is illuminated in nine essays by eminent scholars.

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