Latvia - A Work in Progress?

A quarter century after the formation of the Popular Front and a decade since joining the EU, processes of state- and nation-building in Latvia are still on-going. Issues such as citizenship, language policy, minority rights, democratic legitimacy, economic stability, and security all remain objects of vigorous public discussion. The current situation also reflects longer-standing debates on the relationship between state, nation, and sovereignty in Latvian society and polity. By examining different aspects of these relationships, this volume aims to reveal both key turning points and continuities in Latvia's development, thereby helping to inform current debates.

David J Smith

Matthew Kott

Andrejs Plakans

Marina Germane

Deniss Hanovs

Valdis Teraudkalns

Geoffrey Swain

Irena Saleniece

Ieva Zake

Una Bergmane

Li Bennich-Björkman

Peteris Timofejevs Henriksson

Daina S Eglitis

Alfs Vanags

Aldis Purs

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herausgegeben von	David J Smith
Beiträge von	Matthew Kott , Andrejs Plakans , Deniss Hanovs , Valdis Teraudkalns , Geoffrey Swain , Irena Saleniece , Ieva Zake , Una Bergmane , Li Bennich-Björkman , Peteris Timofejevs Henriksson , Daina S Eglitis , Alfs Vanags , Aldis Purs
Seitenzahl	332
E-Book-Format	EPUB
Typ	E-Book
E-Book DRM	Digital Rights Management - Wasserzeichen
Erscheinungsdatum	16.02.2017
Sprache	Englisch
ISBN	978-3-8382-9498-8
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"[T]his book is a very valuable contribution to Latvian issues and a real gift for its centenary celebrations in 2018. It certainly offers many aspects of Latvian historical evolution in many vital areas of state endeavors, which could lead to further debates and indeed may be a catalyst for further research and policy changes." - Juris Dreifelds, Brock University, Journal of Baltic Studies 2017
“'Latvia—A Work in Progress? 100 Years of State- and Nation-Building' is a fascinating and significant book […] The Latvian case is a lesson to all transitional and multiethnic societies trying to build a strong state and a unified nation. This book is necessary reading for scholars, policymakers and postgraduate students to enhance their understanding of the complex processes associated with state- and nation-building and successful governance.” – Europe-Asia Studies, Ohannes Geukjian, issue 70/8, 2018