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This book examines the theoretical and practical relevance and
challenges of the consociationalist model of democracy. Since the
publication of the Politics of Accommodation (1968) and Democracy
in Plural Societies (1977) Professor Lijphart's theories and
practical implementations have played a key role in establishing
enduring peace settlements. In this edited volume, scholars and
Professor Lijphart himself critically examine the history of
consocationalism and its application in areas including Northern
Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Colombia. The book will be
essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of
political science, comparative politics, transitional justice and
peace studies. It will also be of use to practitioners ranging from
diplomats to NGOs who are interested in the practical application
of tested models of political accommodation.
Over the past couple of decades, there have been many efforts to
seek a solution to the often violent situation in which Kurdish
citizens of Turkey find themselves. These efforts have included a
gradual programme of political recognition and multiculturalism.
Here, Durukan Kuzu examines the case of Kurdish citizens in Turkey
through the lens of the global debate on multiculturalism,
exploring the limitations of these policies. He thereby challenges
the conventional thinking about national minorities and their
autonomy, and offers a scientifically grounded comparative
framework for the study of multiculturalism. Through comparison of
the situation of Kurds in Turkey with that of other national
minorities - such as the Flemish in Belgium, Quebecois in Canada,
Corsicans in France, and Muslims in Greece - the reader is invited
to question in what forms multiculturalism can work for different
national minorities. A bottom-up approach is used to offer a fresh
insight into the Kurdish community and to highlight conflicting
views about which form the politics of recognition could take.
This book examines the theoretical and practical relevance and
challenges of the consociationalist model of democracy. Since the
publication of the Politics of Accommodation (1968) and Democracy
in Plural Societies (1977) Professor Lijphart's theories and
practical implementations have played a key role in establishing
enduring peace settlements. In this edited volume, scholars and
Professor Lijphart himself critically examine the history of
consocationalism and its application in areas including Northern
Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Colombia. The book will be
essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of
political science, comparative politics, transitional justice and
peace studies. It will also be of use to practitioners ranging from
diplomats to NGOs who are interested in the practical application
of tested models of political accommodation.
Over the past couple of decades, there have been many efforts to
seek a solution to the often violent situation in which Kurdish
citizens of Turkey find themselves. These efforts have included a
gradual programme of political recognition and multiculturalism.
Here, Durukan Kuzu examines the case of Kurdish citizens in Turkey
through the lens of the global debate on multiculturalism,
exploring the limitations of these policies. He thereby challenges
the conventional thinking about national minorities and their
autonomy, and offers a scientifically grounded comparative
framework for the study of multiculturalism. Through comparison of
the situation of Kurds in Turkey with that of other national
minorities - such as the Flemish in Belgium, Quebecois in Canada,
Corsicans in France, and Muslims in Greece - the reader is invited
to question in what forms multiculturalism can work for different
national minorities. A bottom-up approach is used to offer a fresh
insight into the Kurdish community and to highlight conflicting
views about which form the politics of recognition could take.
The promotion of democracy in Uzbekistan was necessitating broader
freedom to society, yet the religious fundamentalism led Karimov
government to intensify its authoritarian character. These two
conflicting characteristics of the country created two sides over
which international actors played their cards. While the West
insisted on democratization of the country the East supported the
Uzbek government's oppressive policies over religious groups. The
Andijan Uprising, occurred under these circumstances, is an
important case in which it is possible to find all prominent
characteristics of Uzbek politics. This work provides the reader
not only with an understanding of the important factors in regional
security perceptions, strategic alignments and rivalries but also
with an insight to understand the state-society relations,clan
politics, economic hardships and the structural barriers to
democratization in Uzbekistan.
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