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Imagining the Nation|Harith Al Qarawee

Imagining the Nation : Nationalism, Sectarianism and Socio-Political Conflict in Iraq

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When the statue of Saddam Hussein was pulled down in Baghdad's Firdous square, Iraq was entering a new phase of uncertainty. This is a country whose history has been shaped by foreign occupations, authoritarianism, wars and violence. Its identity was always a matter of controversy. The incompatibility between Iraq as a territorial entity and the various cultural identities of its population made it more difficult for Iraqis to imagine their 'Nation'. This Identity Problem has been made worse by a political power which has always based itself on the hegemony politics of exclusion. Through a long journey in the historical processes and socio-political conflicts, the author tells the story of a country devastated by its legacy, seeking to reconcile with itself and re-imagine its nationhood.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781326482602
  • ISBN-10: 1326482602
  • Publisher: Lulu.com
  • Publish Date: April 2012
  • Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.81 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.21 pounds
  • Page Count: 392

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