Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: Patriotism is comprehended by its very definition as the active love for one's country. Anti-patriotism, it goes without saying, is just the opposite: A refusal of any sacrifice that might be demanded.The Israeli case, however, enables us to study more deeply what patriotism and anti-patriotism is all about: the experience of wars and terror attacks bears an opportunity to inquire directly the various protagonists and to learn from first hand how patriotic the patriot really is and how anti-patriotic his opponent may be.The analyses of numerous interviews with soldiers and combat veterans as well as the testimonies of pacifists and peace activists reveal a somewhat compound picture: some of the heroes who have excelled in warfare had not necessarily been motivated by loyalty to their country, whereas others, such as those who have refused to fulfill their duty as soldiers, had expressed a very patriotic inspiration. Understanding the complexity that lies within the definition of patriotism versus anti-patriotism may be essential not only for enriching theory but also for the recognition of a phenomenon called �??monopolization of patriotism�?�, where one of society�??s most important resources might be politically exploited �?? and not necessarily for a good cause.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: Patriotism is comprehended by its very definition as the active love for one's country. Anti-patriotism, it goes without saying, is just the opposite: A refusal of any sacrifice that might be demanded.
The Israeli case, however, enables us to study more deeply what patriotism and anti-patriotism is all about: the experience of wars and terror attacks bears an opportunity to inquire directly the various protagonists and to learn from first hand how patriotic the patriot really is and how anti-patriotic his opponent may be.
The analyses of numerous interviews with soldiers and combat veterans as well as the testimonies of pacifists and peace activists reveal a somewhat compound picture: some of the heroes who have excelled in warfare had not necessarily been motivated by loyalty to their country, whereas others, such as those who have refused to fulfill their duty as soldiers, had expressed a very patriotic inspiration.
Understanding the complexity that lies within the definition of patriotism versus anti-patriotism may be essential not only for enriching theory but also for the recognition of a phenomenon called �monopolization of patriotism�, where one of society�s most important resources might be politically exploited � and not necessarily for a good cause.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed
Abstract: This study uses multiple methods of inquiry to develop valid measures of patriotism and national identity and experimentally examine the political consequences of elite patriotic rhetoric on political engagement and participation.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: Generally, it is assumed that nationalism and patriotism are different concepts describing individuals�?? relationships toward their own nation. Whereas the former is seen as unquestioning idealization of the own nation together with beliefs in its superiority and devaluation of foreigners, the latter is perceived as conditional identification with the own country. The patriotic individual is only loyal toward hers or his nation, if the political system is bound to universal humanistic values concerning democracy as well as the acceptance of out-groups.Nevertheless, in many empirical studies both factors correlate with each other, i.e. nationalists and patriots obviously share at least in part the same attitudes. Interestingly, the emotional dimension of nationalism and patriotism is always the same: pride. Here, it is claimed that pride on nationalist versus patriotic attitude objects does not really fit our theoretical conceptions. Pride includes competition which, therefore, might coincide with hostility against foreigners because they are perceived as rivals.This paper addresses the emotional dimension of nationalism and patriotism. It is discussed whether we should think about other emotions describing better patriotic attitudes. Therefore, it is plumbed the depths of the theoretical meaning of emotions like pride, joy, happiness, etc. Furthermore, empirical results of a preliminary study are presented demonstrating that the cognitive elements of nationalistic and patriotic attitudes are related to different emotions.