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TILMAN ALLERT ON ARMENIAN IDENTITY AND AUTHORITARIAN AZERBAIJAN
14:32, 15 October, 2013
YEREVAN, OCTOBE R15, ARMENPRESS. Armenia wants to join the Customs
Union and at the same time strives to Europe conditioned by "here and
there" principle, which is very characteristic of its identity. In a
conversation with "Armenpress" German sociologist Tilman Allert thus
explained the Europe-Eurasia dichotomy widely discussed in Armenia.
The sociologist tried to sum up the national, political, and social
peculiarities of the Armenians in his lecture titled "Sociological
Look on Armenia from Abroad", which was delivered in the American
University.
In the public lecture Tilman Allert underscored: "Being a unique and
chosen nation is one of the main elements of the Armenian identity. A
number of tourists visit Matenadaran, which displays this nation's
exceptionality. Mesrop Mashtots had a vision of the Armenian alphabet
in a dream, just like Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. In
case of the Armenians the religious identity is a significant element
of their ethnic identity."
Among other things the German sociologist noted that while talking
about the Armenians one should not forget about the suffering they
had to face with. Sufferings, which were accompanied by continues
struggle for existence and strive for independence.
In addition Tilman Allert emphasized that only Armenia and Georgia
interest him in the South Caucasus, as Azerbaijan is an authoritarian
country, which he cannot accept.
Dr. Tilman Allert is a professor of sociology and social psychology at
J. W. Goethe University, Frankfurt on Main, Germany. Professor Allert
also works as a practical sociologist. He consults companies like
Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn etc. This huge theoretical and practical
experience influences on Professor Allert's books, some of those
are bestsellers translated to different languages. Professor Allert
is the author of "The Hitler Salute: on the Meaning of a Gesture",
"The Family: Case studies on the non-destructibility of a social
praxis", "Family, Milieu and Social Pedagogical Intervention" etc. He
also has a number of publications in famous German newspapers like
"Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung", and "Neue Zurcher Zeitung". Professor
Allert's another field of interest is president's biographies. He
held an interview with the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh
Sargsyan several years ago. Dr. Allert has continuously contributed
to the development of sociological network in Armenia, as well as
in other South Caucasus countries, linked it to German sociological
school through organization of various training courses, seminars and
Summer Schools in the years 2007-2010. He is also planning to organize
another Summer School next year. In year 2010 Tilman Allert became
the winner of IPSC Institute for Political and Sociological Consulting
award winner. Professor is respected and well-known person in Yerevan.
Yerevan State University and IPSC are proud to host Professor Allert.
The topic of his public lecture organized by IPSC is "Sociological
Look on Armenia from Abroad".
© 2009 ARMENPRESS.am
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/736601/tilman-allert-on-armenian-identity-and-authoritarian-azerbaijan.html
14:32, 15 October, 2013
YEREVAN, OCTOBE R15, ARMENPRESS. Armenia wants to join the Customs
Union and at the same time strives to Europe conditioned by "here and
there" principle, which is very characteristic of its identity. In a
conversation with "Armenpress" German sociologist Tilman Allert thus
explained the Europe-Eurasia dichotomy widely discussed in Armenia.
The sociologist tried to sum up the national, political, and social
peculiarities of the Armenians in his lecture titled "Sociological
Look on Armenia from Abroad", which was delivered in the American
University.
In the public lecture Tilman Allert underscored: "Being a unique and
chosen nation is one of the main elements of the Armenian identity. A
number of tourists visit Matenadaran, which displays this nation's
exceptionality. Mesrop Mashtots had a vision of the Armenian alphabet
in a dream, just like Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. In
case of the Armenians the religious identity is a significant element
of their ethnic identity."
Among other things the German sociologist noted that while talking
about the Armenians one should not forget about the suffering they
had to face with. Sufferings, which were accompanied by continues
struggle for existence and strive for independence.
In addition Tilman Allert emphasized that only Armenia and Georgia
interest him in the South Caucasus, as Azerbaijan is an authoritarian
country, which he cannot accept.
Dr. Tilman Allert is a professor of sociology and social psychology at
J. W. Goethe University, Frankfurt on Main, Germany. Professor Allert
also works as a practical sociologist. He consults companies like
Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn etc. This huge theoretical and practical
experience influences on Professor Allert's books, some of those
are bestsellers translated to different languages. Professor Allert
is the author of "The Hitler Salute: on the Meaning of a Gesture",
"The Family: Case studies on the non-destructibility of a social
praxis", "Family, Milieu and Social Pedagogical Intervention" etc. He
also has a number of publications in famous German newspapers like
"Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung", and "Neue Zurcher Zeitung". Professor
Allert's another field of interest is president's biographies. He
held an interview with the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh
Sargsyan several years ago. Dr. Allert has continuously contributed
to the development of sociological network in Armenia, as well as
in other South Caucasus countries, linked it to German sociological
school through organization of various training courses, seminars and
Summer Schools in the years 2007-2010. He is also planning to organize
another Summer School next year. In year 2010 Tilman Allert became
the winner of IPSC Institute for Political and Sociological Consulting
award winner. Professor is respected and well-known person in Yerevan.
Yerevan State University and IPSC are proud to host Professor Allert.
The topic of his public lecture organized by IPSC is "Sociological
Look on Armenia from Abroad".
© 2009 ARMENPRESS.am
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/736601/tilman-allert-on-armenian-identity-and-authoritarian-azerbaijan.html