Globalism, Nationalism, Tribalism Bringing Theory Back in [Paperback]

Globalism, Nationalism, Tribalism establishes a new basis for understanding the changing nature of polity and community and offers unprecedented attention to these dominant trends. Paul James charts the contradictions and tensions we all encounter in an era of increasing globalization, from genocide and terrorism to television and finance capital.Globalism, Nationalism, Tribalism establishes a new basis for understanding the changing nature of polity and community and offers unprecedented attention to these dominant trends. Paul James charts the contradictions and tensions we all encounter in an era of increasing globalization, from genocide and terrorism to television and finance capital. Drawing on sociology, political theory, anthropology, and history, James provides a compelling theoretical framework for understanding the current tension between polity and community. A significant contribution to the globalization literature. Good notes and references. PART ONE: RETURNING TO A THEORY OF SOCIAL FORMATION
Social Relations in Tension
Contending Approaches in Outline
Theory in the Shadow of Terror
PART TWO: RETHINKING FORMATIONS OF PRACTICE AND BEING
Constituting Customary Community
Communication and Exchange, Money and Writing
Time and Space, Calendars and Maps
Bodies and Symbols, Blood and Milk
PART THREE: REWRITING THE HISTORY OF THE PRESENT
State Formation
From Kingdoms and Empires to Nation-States
Nation Formation
From the Medieval to the Postmodern
Global Formation
From the Oecumene to Planet Exploitation
Conclusion
Principles for a Postnational World