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Obstacles to the development of a Yugoslav national consciousness: ethnic identity and folk culture in the Balkans

Journal of Mediterranean studies1 (1) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 18-36

By: Simić, Andrei.

Abstract
This article deals generally with the origins and characteristics of nationalism in Yugoslavia, with special reference to the Serbs. Simic suggests that ethnic conflicts in the region are based not only on nineteenth century European concepts of nationalism, but also on '…an older and equally pervasive folk ideology in this area of the Balkans. The strength of ethnic particularism is evident in the failure of the Yugoslav socialist regime to create a genuine nation-state after more than four decades of attempts to foster a pan-Yugoslav consciousness' (p. 18).
Subjects
History and culture change
Cultural identity and pride
Tribe and nation
Ethnosociology
culture
Serbs
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
Europe
Sub Region
Southeastern Europe
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1996
Field Date
1966-1985
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Serbia
Notes
Andrei Simic
Includes bibliographical references (p. 35-36)
LCCN
93641917
LCSH
Serbs