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Macedonia

The Politics of Identity and Difference

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Macedonia has been a focal point of contention among Serbia, Bulgaria, and Greece since the fall of the Ottoman Empire, with the implications of the Macedonian Question extending to immigrant communities worldwide. This collection of essays delves into the contemporary effects of the Macedonian Question, highlighting its significance in Balkan politics and recognizing it as a global issue. The contributors examine the interplay of identity and difference within both the homeland and diaspora, arguing that Macedonia exists within a transnational network of diasporas, local communities, states, and international organizations. They explore the growing influence of transnational entities, such as the European Union and human rights NGOs, in managing state-minority relationships and fostering multiculturalism and civic engagement. The volume also addresses the impact of scholarship and media in shaping perceptions of Macedonia and its people. Furthermore, it sheds light on individual struggles to construct and negotiate identities amid competing nationalisms and memories. In doing so, the contributors critically assess the concept of ‘ethnicity’ as a tool for understanding regional differences and raise important questions regarding the political implications of recognizing or disregarding such differences.

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Macedonia, Jane K. Cowan

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Année de publication
2000
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Titre
Macedonia
Sous-titre
The Politics of Identity and Difference
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Pluto Press
Publié
2000
Format
souple
Pages
192
ISBN10
0745315895
ISBN13
9780745315898
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Macedonia has been a focal point of contention among Serbia, Bulgaria, and Greece since the fall of the Ottoman Empire, with the implications of the Macedonian Question extending to immigrant communities worldwide. This collection of essays delves into the contemporary effects of the Macedonian Question, highlighting its significance in Balkan politics and recognizing it as a global issue. The contributors examine the interplay of identity and difference within both the homeland and diaspora, arguing that Macedonia exists within a transnational network of diasporas, local communities, states, and international organizations. They explore the growing influence of transnational entities, such as the European Union and human rights NGOs, in managing state-minority relationships and fostering multiculturalism and civic engagement. The volume also addresses the impact of scholarship and media in shaping perceptions of Macedonia and its people. Furthermore, it sheds light on individual struggles to construct and negotiate identities amid competing nationalisms and memories. In doing so, the contributors critically assess the concept of ‘ethnicity’ as a tool for understanding regional differences and raise important questions regarding the political implications of recognizing or disregarding such differences.