Revolutions, Nations, Empires: Conceptual Limits and Theoretical Possibilities by Motyl, Alexander - 1999

New York: Columbia University Press, 1999. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Trade Paperback in Near Fine Condition. Former owner name plate on first page, else Fine. Clean, unmarked tight and solid book. The author argues that social scientists must pay more attention to the formulation of concepts as they provide the basis for clear thinking, good research and intelligent formulation of theories--to ask, do the theories make sense conceptually. He challenges the sloppy thinking that so often surrounds the interrelated concepts of revolutions, nations and nationalism. 229 pages with Notes, Bibliography and Index. 6 x 9 inches. 1999, Columbia University Press, New York.