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Constructivist theories of ethnic politics /

Taking the possibility of change in ethnic identity into account, this book shows and dismantles the theoretical logics linking ethnic diversity to negative outcomes and processes such as democratic destabilisation, clientelism, riots and state collapse. Even more importantly, it changes the questio...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Chandra, Kanchan, 1971-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2012]
Subjects:
Ethnicity > Political aspects.
Ethnic relations > Political aspects.
Ethnic groups > Political activity.
Identity politics.
Ethnicity > Philosophy.
Ethnicité > Aspect politique.
Relations interethniques > Aspect politique.
Groupes ethniques > Activité politique.
Politique identitaire.
Ethnicité > Philosophie.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
Ethnic groups > Political activity
Ethnic relations > Political aspects
Ethnicity > Philosophy
Ethnicity > Political aspects
Identity politics
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E-books.
E-reference.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Taking the possibility of change in ethnic identity into account, this book shows and dismantles the theoretical logics linking ethnic diversity to negative outcomes and processes such as democratic destabilisation, clientelism, riots and state collapse. Even more importantly, it changes the questions we can ask about the relationship between ethnicity, politics and economics.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 500 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 453-468) and indexes.
ISBN:9780199893164
0199893160
9780199980079
0199980071