"Recipient of the 1994 Turner Prize, Antony Gormley is an internationally acclaimed artist who has revitalized the human figure in sculpture. His public sculpture projects, such as the Angel of the North, have continued to grow in scale and ambition, as well as popularity."--Amazon
Although the term 'ethnicity' is recent, the sense of kinship, group solidarity, and common culture to which it refers is as old as the historical record: ethnic communities have been present in every period and continent. Ethnic identity is often associated with conflict, particularly with political struggles in various parts of the world, but there is no essential connection between ethnicity and conflict. So why is the nature of ethnicity so contentious? Can ethnic conflict ever be resolved? This Oxford Reader includes extracts by all the major contributors to debates on this important concept.
Nationalism is one of the most powerful forces in the modern world, yet its study has only recently gained popularity. This reader gives historical depth to the recent debates on nationalism and traces the development of thought on nationalism across a wide range of issues with reference to a century of texts. Issues covered include: the definitions of nation and of nationalism; the origins of nations; nationalism in Europe, the Third World, and within the international system; and the future of nationalism itself.
The Gaelic Revival and the Creation of the Irish Nation State
Exploring the distinct nature and significance of cultural nationalism, this book examines its role in the formation of modern nations. First published in 1987, it delves into how cultural identity and heritage contribute to national identity, highlighting the movement's impact on societal development and political landscapes.
This guide introduces the climber to the bouldering, traditional climbing and sports routes at Dumbarton Rock. Photo-topos and textual descriptions bring clarity to complex routes (100+) and boulder problems (300+).
100 pages. Hardcover. Texts in English. Bound in illustrated paper covered boards and issued without a dustjacket. A provocative album of black and white photographs.
