The Macedonians - by E Damianopoulos (Hardcover)

About the Book

Overview: some historical facts on the ground -- Statement of the problem and basic questions -- The methodology of ethnicity research -- Historical/political manifestations of the Macedonian ethnic identity -- Cognitive self-descriptor evidence for a Macedonian ethnicity -- Sociocultural characterization of the Macedonian ethnic identity -- Components of the Macedonian ethnic identity: genetic DNA evidence -- Who the Macedonians are: an across domain, evidence-based answer -- Problems in development of the Macedonian ethnic identity -- A general ethnicity model.

Book Synopsis

Overturning the 20th century's prevalent view of the Macedonians, Damianopoulos uses three domains of evidence - historical documentation, cognitive self-descriptor reports, and sociocultural features - to demonstrate that the Macedonians are a unique, non-Slav, non-Greek, ethnic identity.

Review Quotes

"This book embodies fresh thinking and an innovative perspective on one of Europe's most intractable frozen conflicts, with a commonsense view of recent history. It will stimulate debate in many difficult areas."

James Pettifer, professor, St Cross College, Oxford University

About the Author

ERNEST N. DAMIANOPOULOS Senior research scientist in neuroscience at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.