Irredentyzm i kontrirredentyzm jako typy postaw wobec ojczyzny
Irredentism and counter-irredentism as types of attitude towards the homeland

Summary/Abstract: The typology of revitalisation movements is still an unresolved problem in the specialist literature. This paper presents a critical analysis of the different takes on irredentism and of its contradictory ideal types, as well as a description, interpretation and critique of each theoretical proposition. Those of proven weakness were replaced with new, original concepts. The new types of irredentism and counter-irredentism were formulated in accordance with an homogeneous set of criteria for the direction and degree of valorisation of the homeland. Together they make up a typology that is a useful tool for describing the political thought of populations influenced by globalisation with regard to their attitudes towards the homeland. The empirical verification of the effectiveness of this typology appears to be an interesting challenge for scholars studying contemporary political thought. However, it is worth criticising, modifying or supplementing that perspective, since the proposed types are not definitive. Critical discussion of their meanings could help expand our knowledge of political reality.

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