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Adrian Guelke - Politics in Deeply Divided Societies - 9780745648491 - V9780745648491
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Politics in Deeply Divided Societies

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Description for Politics in Deeply Divided Societies Hardback. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.

The establishment of durable, democratic institutions constitutes one of the major challenges of our age. As countless contemporary examples have shown, it requires far more than simply the holding of free elections. The consolidation of a legitimate constitutional order is difficult to achieve in any society, but it is especially problematic in societies with deep social cleavages.

This book provides an authoritative and systematic analysis of the politics of so-called 'deeply divided societies' in the post Cold War era. From Bosnia to South Africa, Northern Ireland to Iraq, it explains why such places are so prone to political violence, and ... Read more

Combining intellectual rigour and accessibility, it examines the challenge of establishing order and justice in such unstable environments, and critically assesses a range of political options available, from partition to power-sharing and various initiatives to promote integration. The Politics of Deeply Divided Societies is an ideal resource for students of comparative politics and related disciplines, as well as anyone with an interest in the dynamics of ethnic conflict and nationalism.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745648491
SKU
V9780745648491
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About Adrian Guelke
Adrian Guelke is professor of comparative politics at Queen's University of Belfast.

Reviews for Politics in Deeply Divided Societies
"A very good introductory text for anyone interested in the sources of divisions in pluralistic societies, as well as the successes and failures of the management of intercommunal differences - highly recommended." Global Policy "An authoritative guide. It will likely remain a touchstone text for those working in conflict management or peace studies for many years ... Read more

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