Muscular Nationalism: Gender, Violence, and Empire in India and Ireland, 1914-2004

by Ruth Colker and Sikata Banerjee

A particular dark triumph of modern nationalism has been its
ability to persuade citizens to sacrifice their lives for a political vision
forged by emotional ties to a common identity. Both men and women can respond to nationalistic calls to fight that
portray muscular warriors defending their nation against an easily recognizable
enemy. This "us versus them" mentality can be seen in sectarian violence
between Hindus and Muslims,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814789765
• ISBN13: 9780814789766
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.1"