In the nearly fifteen years since the first edition of
Kurdish Ethnonationalism was published, major developments in the Middle East have transformed the nature of Kurdish politics. Nader Entessar now provides a thorough, up-to-date exploration of Kurdish nationalism in the region—including the emergence of parties as major political actors, the responses of state governments (particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey), and the impact of international events. The concluding chapter of his balanced study addresses the possibilities and difficulties associated with the future of self-determination for the Kurds.
Praise for the 1st Edition:
"Entessar gives the scholarly community a valuable, objective analysis and admirably fulfills his hope that it will provide a balanced treatment of the Kurdish dilemma."—International Journal of Middle East Studies
"Thoughtful and objective.... [Entessar is] successful in capturing the essence of the Kurdish ethnonationalist struggle and placing it in a historical context."—Digest of Middle East Studies
"A comprehensive and contemporary picture of the Kurdish situation.... Entessar tells a wonderfully compelling story."—Richard Cottam, Canadian Review of Studies in Nationalism
"Both analytical and easy to read.... highly recommended to those interested in Middle Eastern politics and to students of ethnopolitical conflict." —Muslim World