Democracy and Social Peace in Divided Societies: Exploring Consociational Parties

By Matthijs Bogaards

Book Overview

This unique comparative study examines minority representation and powersharing in Canada, Kenya, South Africa, Fiji, India, Malaysia, and Yugoslavia. Presenting a new concept of the 'consociational party', Bogaards explores how diversity differs within parties and why it matters for social peace and democracy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140399823X
• ISBN13: 9781403998231
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"