Picturing the homeland: geography and national identity in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Iran

Kashani-Sabet, Firoozeh

doi:10.1006/jhge.1998.0099

Cited by 14 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…nation and homelandÐis particularly intense during nation-building (Smith, 1991, pp. 91±98; see also Gruffudd, 1995;Kashani-Sabet, 1998). The result is the sacralisation of homeland, as homeland becomes a tangible link with one's ancestors (Shils, 1995, p. 93).…”

Section: Post-socialist Nationalism Nation and Its Territorymentioning

confidence: 94%

Republika Srpska and its Boundaries in Bosnian Serb Geographical Narratives in the Post‐Dayton Period

Kostovicova¹

2004

Space and Polity

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Territory has been a key physical and symbolic resource in postsocialist national mobilisation as well-de®ned nations have sought to con®rm or create nation-states and their boundaries. This paper analyses geographical narratives accompanying the Bosnian Serb attempt to impose and retain control over territory in Bosnia±Herzegovina. Bosnian Serb failure to create a sovereign nation-state was followed by a portrayal of the Dayton-based entity of the Republika Srpska as a state in Bosnian Serb geographical narratives and of its administrative boundary as a symbolic national border. The paper reaf®rms the continued relevance of the spatial analysis of the 1995 territorial arrangement of Bosnia±Herzegovina, instituted by the Dayton Peace Agreement. It explores the role of spatial narratives in the symbolic construction of nationhood, while emphasising the relevance of actual and lived expressions of the nation's territory and its boundaries.

show abstract

Section: Post-socialist Nationalism Nation and Its Territorymentioning

confidence: 94%

Republika Srpska and its Boundaries in Bosnian Serb Geographical Narratives in the Post‐Dayton Period

Kostovicova¹

2004

Space and Polity

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…We focus our analysis on New Zealand, but we suggest that similar discourses operate in other socially constructed nation-spaces. Nationalism, as a discursive practice, has received some attention from geographers, especially but not exclusively in the context of examining the power relations embodied in the landscape (e.g., Atkinson & Cosgrove, 1998;Bassin, 1987;Blaut, 1987;Hage, 1996;Jackson & Penrose, 1993;Johnson, 1995;Kashani-Sabet, 1998;Osborne, 1998). Another approach, consistent with a developing critical historiography of geography has taken pains to examine the articulation of nationalist sentiments by geographers (for example see Gregory, 1994) or of masculinist geographies (for example see Domosh, 1991;Morin & Berg, 1999;Rose, 1993).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Geographers Performing Nationalism and Hetero-masculinity

Henry

Berg

2006

Gender, Place & Culture

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Our article builds upon the insights of recent critical geographic inquiry that has examined the involvement of geography in a multitude of power relations, and in particular the processes of European imperialism and colonisation. The focus of this article, however, is the involvement of the discipline of geography in the constitution and maintenance of a hetero-masculine nationalist discourse. We focus our analysis on articles published in the New Zealand Geographer, but suggest that such hetero-masculine nationalist discourse exists also in the works of geographers writing about other nationspaces. Our purpose is to draw geographers' attention to the constitutive effects of banal practices in geographic scholarship. We draw upon Michael Billig's concept of 'banal nationalism' to argue that the articulation of nationalist narratives is an endemic feature of the contemporary nation/state, and one that forms a particular discursive order that situates author, text and reader in an assumed national and hetero-masculine landscape.

show abstract

“…Characterised by a rich mosaic of cultural variances and latent economic potentialities, Iran has, through the ages, been positioned for integration. The railway system has been observed to be instrumental in this integration endeavour [7]. Stretching across vast landscapes, this iron network, since the onset of the 20th century, has functioned not merely as a means for the transit of individuals and goods.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Regional Transformation via Rail: A Historical and Analytical Examination of Iran's Railway Network and its Socio-Economic Impacts

Roy,

Ghorbanzadeh

2023

MITS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The role of transport infrastructure, especially railways, in shaping a nation's socio-economic and cultural dynamics is of paramount importance. The present research delves into the profound influence of the railway network on Iran's regional transformation, from its inception to present times. An in-depth historical evaluation uncovers the genesis and expansion of the Iranian railway system, linking it intricately with pivotal junctures in the nation's trajectory. Emphasis is placed on regions undergoing substantial developmental shifts, attributable to enhanced rail connectivity, offering distinct examples of varied growth paradigms. Economic repercussions manifest as interregional trade augmentation, resurgence of industries, and alterations in employment landscapes, thereby positing railways as an integral component of Iran's economic blueprint. Concurrently, an exhaustive scrutiny of socio-cultural realms underscores railways' pivotal role in fostering intercultural exchanges and expediting urbanisation trends. From an environmental perspective, the sustainability merits of rail transport are illuminated, accentuating the increasing pertinence of ecological considerations in railway's prospective expansion. Through meticulous case studies, a comparative narrative emerges between areas endowed with rail connectivity and those situated in relative isolation. The objective is to elucidate railways as instigators of transformative shifts. This study culminates with projections grounded in potential technological advancements poised to reshape Iran's railway infrastructure and the ensuing regional implications. Findings underscore railways' monumental impact on Iran's socio-economic fabric, illuminating their potential as change agents and offering invaluable insights for global infrastructure strategising.

show abstract

Picturing the homeland: geography and national identity in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Iran

Cited by 14 publications

References 0 publications

Republika Srpska and its Boundaries in Bosnian Serb Geographical Narratives in the Post‐Dayton Period

Republika Srpska and its Boundaries in Bosnian Serb Geographical Narratives in the Post‐Dayton Period

Geographers Performing Nationalism and Hetero-masculinity

Regional Transformation via Rail: A Historical and Analytical Examination of Iran's Railway Network and its Socio-Economic Impacts

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About