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An 8 page discussion of the nature of nationalism. The author addresses the question of whether nationalism is a uniquely western phenomena or whether it has examples among eastern countries as well. The contention is made that nationalism exists the world over and can have both positive and negative results. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Some question whether nationalism, the strong belief in country and culture, is a uniquely western phenomena, a product of European civilization. While
nationalism has been evidenced time and time again among western countries and, in fact, has resulted in the evolution of liberal democracy, it is not uniquely western in its constraints.
Indeed, nationalism has made its presence known among eastern countries as well. While it is natural to ask whether nationalism been a help or hindrance to the evolution
of a liberal democracy we must also remember to ask whether nationalism has resulted in a strengthening of eastern ideologies among the eastern countries who have experienced it.
Nationalism is the strong expression of an ideology. This ideology varies, of course, according to the culture under consideration. Indeed, it is the
very diversity of nationalistic premises which has shaped the face of the world as we see it today. One cultural group after another has risen up to proclaim themselves
a nation in a national liberation movement which has escalated over time. This movement has been particularly progressive among western countries within the last two centuries.
The United States itself first proclaimed its independence in 1776. Just a few years later, in 1812, we were once again fighting against
the British in protection of our sovereignty. Europe too was undergoing great political changes at the hands of nationalistic ideology. The Napoleonic wars are only one example of
the many changes which occurred there. The early result of U.S. nationalism is most commonly regarded as positive. Indeed, The United States has her own feelings of nationalism,
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