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Democratizing the Hegemonic State: Political Transformation in the Age of Identity

by Ilan Peleg

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ISBN13: 9780521707329
ISBN10: 0521707323
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Provides a new, comprehensive analytical framework for the examination of majority-minority relations in deeply divided societies. Hegemonic states in which one ethnic group completely dominates all others will continue to face enormous pressures to transform because they are out of step with the new, emerging, global governing code that emphasizes democracy and equal rights. Refusal to change would lead such states to lose international legitimacy and face increasing civil strife, instability, and violence. Through systematic theoretical analysis and careful empirical study of 14 key cases, Peleg examines the options open to polities with diverse populations. Challenging the conventional wisdom of many liberal democrats, Peleg maintains that the preferred solution for a traditional hegemonic polity is not merely to grant equal rights to individuals, but also to incorporate significant group rights via mega-constitutional transformation.

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Provides a new, comprehensive framework for the examination of majority-minority relations.

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This book explores alternative ways of solving political conflicts between ethnic groups in deeply divided societies. Through a detailed analysis of 14 different countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, Peleg creates a framework that will allow humanity to move toward a solution to some of the bloodiest conflicts in history. Long-lasting solutions cannot be found by merely granting individuals equal rights, but by recognizing the rights of distinct groups. This book examines the most important political and ethical issue of the contemporary world: the future of deeply divided societies dominated by ethnic politics.

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ISBN:
9780521707329
Subtitle:
Political Transformation in the Age of Identity
Author:
Peleg, Ilan
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Subject:
Peace
Subject:
Nationalism
Subject:
Political stability
Subject:
Democratization
Publication Date:
August 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
9.21x6.34x.54 in. .80 lbs.

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