Nacija i emancipacija

Nacija i emancipacija (Nation and Emancipation) by Vjekoslav Koprivnjak represents a significant theoretical contribution to Yugoslav and Croatian political and sociological thought during the first half of the 1980s—a period marked by intense debates regarding the "national question," self-managing socialism, and the trajectory of social development. In this work, the author employs a critical and theoretical perspective to analyze the complex interrelationships and tensions between the concepts of the nation, national identity, and comprehensive human and social emancipation. Koprivnjak examines the phenomena of nationalism, ethnicity, and state sovereignty within the framework of Marxist theory, exploring the extent to which the nation can serve as a vehicle for human liberation, as opposed to becoming an obstacle or a tool for political manipulation. Through an analysis of historical processes and contemporary socio-political currents, the author underscores the importance of aligning national interests with the principles of equality, social justice, and democratization. Written in an analytical, academic, and philosophically grounded style, this study offers profound insight into the ideological and theoretical dilemmas of its era. Nacija i emancipacija remains a valuable testament to the intellectual exploration of the "national question" on the eve of major political transformations in Southeast Europe.