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Craig Calhoun

Bio: Craig Calhoun is an academic researcher from London School of Economics and Political Science. The author has contributed to research in topics: Public sphere & Nationalism. The author has an hindex of 55, co-authored 297 publications receiving 15831 citations. Previous affiliations of Craig Calhoun include Lincoln Institute & University of South Carolina.


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1,738 citations

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01 Jan 1994
TL;DR: The politics of identity in American history has been studied extensively in the last few decades as mentioned in this paper, with a focus on identity politics and identity politics as a means of defending the right of individuals to define themselves.
Abstract: Preface. 1. Social Theory and the Politics of Identity: Craig Calhoun (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). 2. Reclaiming the Epistemological a Othera : Narrative and the Social Constitution of Identity: Margaret R. Somers and Gloria D. Gibson (University of Michigan). 3. Dark Thoughts about the Self: Charles Lemert (Wesleyan University). 4. The Politics of Identity in American History: Norbert Wiley (University of Illinois). 5. From Universality to Difference: Notes on the Fragmentation of the Idea of the Left: Todd Gitlin (University of California, Berkeley). 6. The Formation of We--Images: A Process Theory: Stephen Mennell (University College, Dublin). 7. Identity Theory, Identity Politics: Psychoanalysis, Marxism, Post--Structuralism: Eli Zaretsky (Newberry Library, Chicago). 8. Malcolm X and the Black Public Sphere: Conversionists vs. Culturalists: Manthia Diawara (New York University). 9. Redrawing the Urban Color Line: The State and Fate of the Ghetto in PostFordist America: Loic Wacquant (Russell Sage Foundation). 10. Emotions and Identity: A Theory of Ethnic Nationalism: Thomas Scheff (University of California, Santa Barbara). 11. Nationalism and Civil Society: Democracy, Diversity and Self--Determination: Craig Calhoun (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).

934 citations

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873 citations

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TL;DR: On September 11, 2001, terrorists crashing jets into the World Trade Center and Pentagon struck a blow against cosmopolitanism, perhaps more successfully than against their obvious symbolic targets, the unequal structures of global capitalism and political power as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: On September , terrorists crashing jets into the World Trade Center and Pentagon struck a blow against cosmopolitanism—perhaps more successfully than against their obvious symbolic targets, the unequal structures of global capitalism and political power. They precipitated a renewal of state-centered politics and a ‘‘war on terrorism’’ seeking military rather than law enforcement solutions to crime. Moved by

588 citations

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TL;DR: In Asia, Latin America, and elsewhere, a similar economistic imaginary is deployed to suggest that globalization moves of itself, and governments and citizens have only the option of adapting as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Globalization and the coming of postnational and transnational society are often presented as matters of necessity. Globalization appears as an inexorable force—perhaps of progress, perhaps simply of a capitalist juggernaut, but in any case irresistible. European integration, for example, is often sold to voters as a necessary response to the global integration of capital. In Asia, Latin America, and elsewhere, a similar economistic imaginary is deployed to suggest that globalization moves of itself, and governments and citizens have only the option of adapting. Even where the globalist imaginary is not overwhelmingly economistic, it commonly shares in the image of a progressive and imperative modernization. Many accounts of the impact and implications of information technology exemplify this. Alternatives to globalization, on the other hand, are generally presented in terms of inherited identities and solidarities in need of defense. Usually this means nations and cultural identities imagined on the model of nations; sometimes it means religions, civilizations, or other structures of identity presented by their advocates as received rather than created. The social imaginary of inherited cultural tradition and social identity is prominent in ideologies like Hindutva and

515 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, Imagined communities: Reflections on the origin and spread of nationalism are discussed. And the history of European ideas: Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 721-722.

13,842 citations

01 Jan 1982
Abstract: Introduction 1. Woman's Place in Man's Life Cycle 2. Images of Relationship 3. Concepts of Self and Morality 4. Crisis and Transition 5. Women's Rights and Women's Judgment 6. Visions of Maturity References Index of Study Participants General Index

7,539 citations

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01 Oct 1999
TL;DR: Wendt as discussed by the authors describes four factors which can drive structural change from one culture to another - interdependence, common fate, homogenization, and self-restraint - and examines the effects of capitalism and democracy in the emergence of a Kantian culture in the West.
Abstract: Drawing upon philosophy and social theory, Social Theory of International Politics develops a theory of the international system as a social construction. Alexander Wendt clarifies the central claims of the constructivist approach, presenting a structural and idealist worldview which contrasts with the individualism and materialism which underpins much mainstream international relations theory. He builds a cultural theory of international politics, which takes whether states view each other as enemies, rivals or friends as a fundamental determinant. Wendt characterises these roles as 'cultures of anarchy', described as Hobbesian, Lockean and Kantian respectively. These cultures are shared ideas which help shape state interests and capabilities, and generate tendencies in the international system. The book describes four factors which can drive structural change from one culture to another - interdependence, common fate, homogenization, and self-restraint - and examines the effects of capitalism and democracy in the emergence of a Kantian culture in the West.

4,573 citations

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Sidney Tarrow1
01 Jan 1994
TL;DR: The history of contention in social movements can be traced to the birth of the modern social movement as discussed by the authors, and the dynamics of social movements have been studied in the context of contention.
Abstract: Introduction 1 Contentious politics and social movements: Part I The Birth of the Modern Social Movement: 2 Modular collective action 3 Print and association 4 Statebuilding and social movements Part II From Contention to Social Movements: 5 Political opportunities and constraints 6 The repertoire of contention 7 Framing contention 8 Mobilising structures and contentious politics Part III The Dynamics of Movement: 9 Cycles of contention 10 Struggling to reform 11 Transnational contention/conclusion: the future of social movements

3,676 citations

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01 Dec 1998
TL;DR: A practice theory of self and identity has been proposed in this paper, where the authors place identity and agency on the Shoulders of Bakhtin and Vygotsky and describe the space of authoring.
Abstract: Preface I. On the Shoulders of Bakhtin and Vygotsky 1. The Woman Who Climbed Up the House 2. A Practice Theory of Self and Identity II. Placing Identity and Agency 3. Figured Worlds 4. Personal Stories in Alcoholics Anonymous 5. How Figured Worlds of Romance Become Desire III. Power and Privilege 6. Positional Identities 7. The Sexual Auction Block IV. The Space of Authoring 8. Authoring Selves 9. Mental Disorder, Identity, and Professional Discourse 10. Authoring Oneself as a Woman in Nepal V. Making Worlds 11. Play Worlds, Liberatory Worlds, and Fantasy Resources 12. Making Alternate Worlds in Nepal 13. Identity in Practice Notes References Credits Index

3,578 citations