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The marginal man is one who is born and educated in the borderland of a national or cultural tradition. He does not participate fully in the life of a nation. Yet, particularly in periods of dynamic transition, he may become the pre-eminent carrier of new, revolutionary ideas, and by his specific marginal position, his ambition and capacities may succeed in playing an important role in the course of history.
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© 1960 Martinus Nijhoff, The Hague, Netherlands
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Liat, K.S. (1960). The Marginal Man. His Role in History and in Future Co-operation. In: Ethical Values in International Decision-Making. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-9066-4_5
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