The Challenge of Ethnic Conflict, Democracy and Self-determination in Central Europe

by Anton Pelinka, Dov Ronen

Overview

This volume provides an overall assessment of ethnic diversity in Central Europe in historical context and presents a critical assessment of the conflict in former Yugoslavia. It advances a hypothesis on the origins of ethnic conflict, proposes an approach to the prevention and reduction of ethnic conflict in general and in Central Europe in particular, and forwards concrete policy recommendations for the region of East and Central Europe and beyond.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135249977
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/23/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	860 KB

About the Author

Authored by Pelinka, Anton; Ronen, Dov

Table of Contents

Ethnic Conflict - "Ronen provides an impressive...background to the ethnopolitical development in Central Europe

Editorial Reviews

Provides an overall assessment of ethnic diversity in Central Europe in historical context, presents a critical assessment of conflict in the former Yugoslavia, advances a hypothesis on the origins of ethnic conflict, and proposes an approach and policy recommendations for prevention and reduction of ethnic conflict in general and in Central Europe. Argues that the core cause of conflict is the perception of threat to the satisfaction of needs, and that the key to reduction of ethnic conflict is the satisfaction of human needs. Paper edition (unseen), $19.50. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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