Revisiting the Nation: Transcultural Contact Zones in Eastern Europe
Type:
Call for Papers
Date:
February 26, 2018 to March 7, 2018
Location:
Romania
Subject Fields:
Public Policy, Eastern Europe History / Studies, Area Studies, Social Sciences, Humanities
Rationale
Ever since Mark von Hagen asked “Does Ukraine Have a History?” in 1995, there has been much debate about what constitutes Ukraine as a nation. In the light of recent developments, it might seem that in Ukraine, this question is of particular significance. Still, it is important to understand that in the European context, Ukraine is not an exceptional case in its nation building effort. Instead, it is exemplary in terms of its multiculturality, entangled histories, and the ever-changing relation between state and society.