Herzig Edmund, Kurkchiyan Marina. The Armenians: Past and Present in the Making of National Identity

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Publisher: RoutledgeCurzon, USA, 2005. 272 pages. Language: English.

A comprehensive introduction to the historical forces and recent social and political developments that have shaped today's Armenian people. With contributions from leading Armenian, American and European specialists, the book focuses on identity formation, exploring how the Armenians' perceptions of themselves and their place in the world are informed by their history, culture and present-day situation. The book also covers contemporary politics, economy and society, and relates these to ongoing debates over future directions for the Armenian people, both in the homeland and in the diaspora communities.

Contents:

Notes on the Contributors
List of Abbreviations
List of Maps
Introduction: Armenia and the Armenians
Early Armenian Civilization
From Christianity to Modeity
Into the Mode Age: 1800-1913
Genocide and Independence, 1914-1921
Soviet Armenia, 1921-1991
Armenians in Diaspora
The Karabagh Conflict: From Soviet Past to Post-Soviet Uncertainty
Politics in Independent Armenia
Media and Democracy in Armenia
Economics and Social Development
Society in Transition: Armenia's Soviet Legacy and Post-Soviet Development
Homeland-Diaspora Relations and Identity Differences

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