Politics In Plural Societies

Author : Alvin Rabushka,Kenneth A. Shepsle
Publisher : Merrill Publishing Company
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCAL:B3950963

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Politics in Plural Societies by Alvin Rabushka,Kenneth A. Shepsle Pdf

This landmark study in the field of comparative politics is being celebrated for its return to print as the newest addition to the "Longman Classics in Political Science" series. "Politics in Plural Societies" presents a model of political competition in multi-ethnic societies and explains why plural societies, and the struggle for power within them, often erupt with inter-ethnic hostility. Distinguished scholars Alvin Rabushka and Kenneth Shepsle collaborate again in this reissuing of their classic work to demonstrate - in a new epilogue - the persistence of the arguments and evidence first offered in the book. They apply this thesis to the multi-ethnic politics of countries that are of great interest today: Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan, Yugoslavia, and more.

Author : Arend Lijphart
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1977-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780300024944

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Democracy in Plural Societies by Arend Lijphart Pdf

While it may be difficult to achieve and maintain stable democratic governments in countries with deep religious, ideological, linguistic, cultural, or ethnic cleavages, Lijphart argues that it is not at all impossible. Through the analysis of political systems in six continents, he demonstrates that what he calls consociational democracy can be successful in severely divided or plural societies. "Here, once again, Arend Lijphart is directing our attention to matters which will surely engage much of the attention of students of comparative politics in the next decade." G. Bingham Powell, Jr., American Political Science Review "A study which can speak to such a wide audience in political science deserves a warm welcome from the profession." Government and Opposition "A copybook example of the comparative method of political analysis, as well as indispensable reading for all who have an interest in the nature and prospects of representative democracy, whether in Europe or beyond."--The Times Higher Education Supplement "This well-written work, containing a wealth of information on politics of many diverse nations, is highly recommended."--Library Journal

Author : R. K. Vasil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015031982914

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Politics in a Plural Society by R. K. Vasil Pdf

Author : R. D. Grillo
Publisher : Clarendon Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1998-07-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191522239

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Pluralism and the Politics of Difference by R. D. Grillo Pdf

Is a plural, polyethnic, democratic society possible? Starting with Ernest Gellner's observation that `culturally plural societies worked well in the past', but `genuine cultural pluralism ceases to be viable under current conditions', this study explores pluralism in three settings; early states, modern industrial societies, and the contemporary `postmodern' world. Through a nuanced discussion ranging from pre-colonial Africa and Mesoamerica, to European and American experiences in the twentieth century, Grillo explores the ways in which different social and political forms cope with ethnic and cultural diversity. The study uncovers a range of different kinds of pluralism, from out-and-out separatism, through varieties of multiculturalism, to looser forms of `hybridity'. Rather than advocating one configuration over another, this important new book outlines the range of choices facing our societies as, moving into the twenty-first century, we try to reconcile the competing demands of universalism and difference.

Author : James W. Skillen,Rockne M. McCarthy
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0802848516

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Political Order and the Plural Structure of Society by James W. Skillen,Rockne M. McCarthy Pdf

This excellent volume explores three forms of pluralist theory -- those based on historical doctrines of custom and tradition, Catholic doctrines of natural law and subsidiarity, and Calvinist doctrines of sphere sovereignty and creation -- and compares and evaluates each of these forms of pluralism within the context of American thought.

Author : S. Wilson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137012128

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Politics of Identity in Small Plural Societies by S. Wilson Pdf

In small plural societies, cultural differences can be exaggerated, exploited and intensified during political contests. The survival of these societies as democracies - or even at all - hangs in the balance.

Author : Edward Dew
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789401732789

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The Difficult Flowering of Surinam by Edward Dew Pdf

In the months immediately preceding Surinam's independence, November 25, 1975, warning signals went up on both sides of the Atlantic. This small, ethnically plural society was torn by severe political conflict. Elections in November 1973 had brought an end to political collaboration between Creoles and Hindustanis, the country's two largest ethnic groups; and the Creoles, now in control of the government, were resolutely pushing (over Hindustani opposition) to sever their colonial ties with the Netherlands. But defections from the Creole benches during the summer of 1975 had produced a virtual stalemate in the legislature, heightening fears that the government would act unilaterally. The failure of Creole and Hindustani leaders to resolve their differences led many observers in both the Netherlands and Surinam to predict a collapse of democracy and/or violent conflict once independence was proclaimed. Ironically, the dramatic, last-minute resolution of the struggle precipitated not only general jubilation and relief, but also self-congratulation, as the leaders of Surinam's multiethnic society, long priding themselves on achieve ments in harmonious understanding, pulled out all stops in their indepen dence day oratory. No-one could forget the nightmare of the preceding few years. But neither could anyone familiar with Surinam's historical develop ment flatly reject the rhetoric as being without some foundation. In fact, Surinam, while severely tested by the most complex multi-ethnic population in the Caribbean, does have a record of which she can be proud and which deserves to be more widely known.

Author : Peter J. Katzenstein
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135278052

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Civilizations in World Politics by Peter J. Katzenstein Pdf

A highly original and readily accessible examination of the cultural dimension of international politics, this book provides a sophisticated and nuanced account of the relevance of cultural categories for the analysis of world politics. The book’s analytical focus is on plural and pluralist civilizations. Civilizations exist in the plural within one civilization of modernity; and they are internally pluralist rather than unitary. The existence of plural and pluralist civilizations is reflected in transcivilizational engagements, intercivilizational encounters and, only occasionally, in civilizational clashes. Drawing on the work of Eisenstadt, Collins and Elias, Katzenstein’s introduction provides a cogent and detailed alternative to Huntington’s. This perspective is then developed and explored through six outstanding case studies written by leading experts in their fields. Combining contemporary and historical perspectives while addressing the civilizational politics of America, Europe, China, Japan, India and Islam, the book draws these discussions together in Patrick Jackson’s theoretically informed, thematic conclusion. Featuring an exceptional line-up and representing a diversity of theoretical views within one integrative perspective, this work will be of interest to all scholars and students of international relations, sociology and political science.

Author : Ann Marie Bissessar,John Gaffar La Guerre
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780739174715

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Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana by Ann Marie Bissessar,John Gaffar La Guerre Pdf

In this book an attempt is made to probe more carefully the processes by which social and ethnic problems, as these pertain to Caribbean countries, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, are conveyed to the political arena and the mechanisms by which they determine critical outcomes. The authors of this book have accordingly distinguished between predisposing factors and what are described as triggering mechanisms. The factors that trigger dramatic changes will differ between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. In short, while in some respects these societies are similar, in others, there are dramatic differences in their respective histories and political developments. This study begins with a survey of the literature on race relations and their connections with politics; it then proceeds to examine the context for the insertion of the two major groups into these societies, the emergence of ethnic groups, and their relationships with political organizations. The nature and politics of the leaders are then analyzed along with the political structures with a view to identifying what factors were responsible for the differing political experiences of both countries.

Author : Robert W. Cox,Michael G. Schechter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-08-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134527137

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The Political Economy of a Plural World by Robert W. Cox,Michael G. Schechter Pdf

Building on his seminal contributions to the field, Robert W. Cox engages with the major themes that have characterized his work over the past three decades, and the main topics which affect the globalized world at the start of the twentieth-century. This new volume by one of the world's leading critical thinkers in international political economy addresses such core issues as global civil society, power and knowledge, the covert world, multilateralism, and civilizations and world order. With an introductory essay by Michael Schechter which addresses current critiques of Coxian theory, the author enters into a stimulating dialogue with critics of his work. Timely, provocative and original, this book is a major contribution to international political economy and is essential reading for all students and academics in the field.

Author : Nic Rhoodie
Publisher : Springer
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1978-06-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349043149

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Intergroup Accommodation in Plural Societies by Nic Rhoodie Pdf

Author : Ömer Çaha
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781793648051

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Strong State and Plural Society in Turkey by Ömer Çaha Pdf

The author draws attention to the strong state tradition and the pluralistic society that both prevailed in Turkey. He argues that the Turkish state tradition envisages centralization, social cohesion and an obedient political culture. Through the modernization process of the last century, it has tried to change the society from top to down, and built an ideological and unitarian public sphere. However, the transition to multi-party system in 1950 and the liberalization policies that followed in the post-1980s have prepared the ground for different social movements to come into existence in the same public arena. Social movements which developed particularly among Kurds, Alevis and women emphasize social diversity, pluralism, participation, limited authority, freedom and human rights. They, thus, have paved the way for the transformation of the ideological public sphere into a plural and a civil public domain. The author follows the traces of all these developments from the Ottoman Empire to the last decades of the Republican Turkey. Moving from the case of Turkey he makes an important contribution to the literature on various issues such as civil society, public sphere, modernization, democracy, and social movements.

Author : Robert W. Hefner
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001-08-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780824864965

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The Politics of Multiculturalism by Robert W. Hefner Pdf

Few challenges to the modern dream of democratic citizenship appear greater than the presence of severe ethnic, religious, and linguistic divisions in society. With their diverse religions and ethnic communities, the Southeast Asian countries of Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia have grappled with this problem since achieving independence after World War II. Each country has on occasion been torn by violence over the proper terms for accommodating pluralism. Until the Asian economic crisis of 1997, however, these nations also enjoyed one of the most sustained economic expansions the non-Western world has ever seen. This timely volume brings together fifteen leading specialists of the region to consider the impact of two generations of nation-building and market-making on pluralism and citizenship in these deeply divided Asian societies. Examining the new face of pluralism from the perspective of markets, politics, gender, and religion, the studies show that each country has developed a strikingly different response to the challenges of citizenship and diversity. The contributors, most of whom come Southeast Asia, pay particular attention to the tension between state and societal approaches to citizenship. They suggest that the achievement of an effectively participatory public sphere in these countries will depend not only on the presence of an independent "civil society," but on a synergy of state and society that nurtures a public culture capable of mediating ethnic, religious, and gender divides. The Politics of Multiculturalism will be of special interest to students of Southeast Asian history and society, anthropologists grappling with questions of citizenship and culture, political scientists studying democracy across cultures, and all readers concerned with the prospects for civility and tolerance in a multicultural world.

Author : Ramón Máiz,Safran William
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135304010

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Identity and Territorial Autonomy in Plural Societies by Ramón Máiz,Safran William Pdf

Focusing on autonomy in countries whose societies are marked by ethnic diversity, this work examines the effects of territorial solutions to the safeguarding of cultural identities. Contributors distinguish among types of autonomy and their impact on pluralism, democracy and unity of the state.

Author : F. Tomasson Jannuzi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429713729

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India In Transition by F. Tomasson Jannuzi Pdf

In this book, the author makes some generalizations about contemporary India and the years immediately ahead daring to set forth some of his personal concerns for critical review by those in the United States and in India who share in varying degrees his concern for India's future.