Diversity, violence, and recognition /
King, Elisabeth, 1978-
Diversity, violence, and recognition / Elisabeth King and Cyrus Samii. - 1 online resource (240 pages). - Oxford scholarship online . - Oxford scholarship online. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
When considering strategies to address violent conflict, scholars and policymakers debate the wisdom of recognizing versus avoiding reference to ethnic identities in government institutions. In this book, Elisabeth King and Cyrus Samii examine the reasons that governments choose to recognize ethnic identities and the consequences of such choices for peace. The authors introduce a theory on the merits and risks of recognizing ethnic groups in state institutions, pointing to the crucial role of ethnic demographics.
Specialized.
9780197509494 (ebook) : No price
Ethnic groups--Government policy.
Ethnic relations--Government policy.
Ethnic conflict--Prevention--Government policy.
Peace-building--Social aspects.
JF1061 / .K56 2020
323.11
Diversity, violence, and recognition / Elisabeth King and Cyrus Samii. - 1 online resource (240 pages). - Oxford scholarship online . - Oxford scholarship online. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
When considering strategies to address violent conflict, scholars and policymakers debate the wisdom of recognizing versus avoiding reference to ethnic identities in government institutions. In this book, Elisabeth King and Cyrus Samii examine the reasons that governments choose to recognize ethnic identities and the consequences of such choices for peace. The authors introduce a theory on the merits and risks of recognizing ethnic groups in state institutions, pointing to the crucial role of ethnic demographics.
Specialized.
9780197509494 (ebook) : No price
Ethnic groups--Government policy.
Ethnic relations--Government policy.
Ethnic conflict--Prevention--Government policy.
Peace-building--Social aspects.
JF1061 / .K56 2020
323.11