Author

Publication

2014-03-05 - University of Pennsylvania Press

Language

English

Word Count

50,000 words, Guess

Page Count

200 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780812245806
  • Open LibraryOL27546207M

Classifications

  • LCCJF491.Q95 2014
  • LCCJF491 .Q95 2014

Description

Although referendums have been used for centuries to settle ethnonational conflicts, there has yet been no systematic study or generalized theory concerning their effectiveness. Referendums and Ethnic Conflict fills the gap with a comparative and empirical analysis of all the referendums held on ethnic and national issues from the French Revolution to the 2012 referendum on statehood for Puerto Rico. Drawing on political theory and descriptive case studies, Matt Qvortrup creates typologies of referendums that are held to endorse secession, redraw disputed borders, legitimize a policy of homogenization, or otherwise manage ethnic or national differences. He considers the circumstances that compel politicians to resort to direct democracy, such as regime change, and the conditions that might exacerbate a violent response --

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  • Referendums and Ethnic ConflictHardcoverUniversity of Pennsylvania Press2014-03-05

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