Nationalism and State Formation in Kurdistan-lraq

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Éditeur : Mazda	Date & Lieu : 2005-01-01, California
Préface :	Pages : 280
Traduction :	ISBN : 1-56859-186-1
Langue : Anglais	Format : 155x235 mm
Code FIKP : Liv. Eng. Ols. Nat. 2041	Thème : Politique

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Nationalism and State Formation in Kurdistan-lraq Robert Olson Mazda Publishers This book deals with a relatively shorter period of time than most books, but it deals with the complex issues of nationalism, capitalism, and state formation which are topics that have extensive bibliographies. In this study, I do not define what nationalism or capitalism are but assume them as constants that played a strong role in the state formation of Kurdistan-Iraq as it occurred in the first years of the 21st century. The evolution of Turkish, Kurdish, and Arab nationalism have been addressed many times, and even though there are still strong differences and opinions as to their origins and development, most scholars agree that all three were developed, albeit in different degrees, by the first quarter of the 20th century. What I try to do in this study is to follow the process of these nationalisms and their interactions with one another, two ensconced in states—Turkey and Iraq—and one, Kurdish, engaged in state formation. I am especially interested in the reasons why Turkey was impelled to accept aspects of Kurdish nationalism as expressed in Kurdistan-Iraq during the first years of the 21st century and, especially during ...


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Robert Olson The Goat and The Butcher: Nationalism and State Formation in Kurdistan-lraq since the Iraqi War Mazda Mazda Publishers The Goat and The Butcher: Nationalism and State Formation in Kurdistan-lraq since the Iraqi War Robert Olson About the Author Robert Olson is a professor of politics and history at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. The Goat and the Butcher Kurdish Studies Series No. 6 Editorial Board Robert Olson, General Editor University of Kentucky Shahrzad Mojab University of Toronto Amir Hassanpour University of Toronto Mazda Publishers + Costa Mesa, California + 2005 Publication of this book was made possible in part by a grant from the Iranica Institute (www. iranicainstitute.org) and by a generous contribution from The A. K. Jabbari Trust Mazda Publishers, Inc. Academic Publishers Since 1980 P.O. Box 2603 Costa Mesa, California 92628 U.S.A. www.mazdapub.com Copyright © 2005 by Robert W. Olson All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Translation of this work without the written consent of the publisher is prohibited. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Olson, Robert W. The Goat and the Butcher: Nationalism and State Formation in Kurdistan-Iraq since the Iraqi War/ Robert Olson, p.cm.—(Kurdish Studies Series; No. 6) ISBN: 1-56859-186-1 (hard cover, alk. paper) 1. Nationalism. 2. Kurdistan—Politics and government. 3. Iraq—Politics and government—2003- 4. Iraq War, 2003. 5. Kurds—Iraq. 6. Iraq—Ethnic relations. I. Title. II. Series. DS59.K86O47 2005 320.54'09567'2090511—dc22 2005050853 To Silas The fifth generation, that he may know and appreciate the peoples, cultures and civilizations of the Middle East and that this knowledge may enrich his life and help him to understand his grandfather By the Same Author The Kurdish Question and Turkish-Iranian Relations From World War I to 1998 ISBN: 1-56859-067-9 (hard cover) Turkey’s Relations with Iran, Syria, Israel, and Russia, 1991-2000 The Kurdish and Islamist Questions ISBN: 1-56859-133-0 (soft cover) Turkey-Iran Relations, 1979-2004 Revolution, Ideology, War, Coups, and Geopolitics ISBN: 1-56859-114-4 (soft cover)