The nationalism of the rich : discourses and strategies of separatist parties in Catalonia, Flanders, Northern Italy and Scotland / Emmanuel Dalle Mulle.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-248)

The nationalism of the rich : a new phenomenon -- Catalonia : fiscal plundering and the end of federalism -- Flanders : inter-regional transfers and the powerless majority -- Northern Italy : thieving Rome and the southern-dominated Italian state -- Scotland : the economics of independence and the democratic deficit -- Cultural-determinism and welfare deservingness : the nationalisms of the rich compared -- Redistribution, uneven territorial development and identity -- The impact of globalisation and European integration -- Beyond discourse : support for independence, the political opportunity structure and party strategies.

"Based on rigorous analysis of the propaganda of five Western European separatist parties, this book provides in-depth examination of the 'nationalism of the rich,' defined as a type of nationalist discourse that seeks to end the economic 'exploitation' suffered by a group of people represented as a wealthy nation and supposedly carried out by the populations of poorer regions and/or by inefficient state administrations. The book argues that the nationalism of the rich can be seen as a rhetorical strategy portraying independent statehood as a solution to the dilemma between solidarity and efficiency arisen in Western Europe since the end of the glorious thirties"--Provided by publisher.