Consociationalism and power-sharing in Europe : Arend Lijphart's theory of political accommodation

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Consociationalism and power-sharing in Europe : Arend Lijphart's theory of political accommodation

Michaelina Jakala, Durukan Kuzu, Matt Qvortrup, editors

(International political theory series / series editor, Gary Browning)

Palgrave Macmillan, c2018

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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This book examines the theoretical and practical relevance and challenges of the consociationalist model of democracy. Since the publication of the Politics of Accommodation (1968) and Democracy in Plural Societies (1977) Professor Lijphart's theories and practical implementations have played a key role in establishing enduring peace settlements. In this edited volume, scholars and Professor Lijphart himself critically examine the history of consocationalism and its application in areas including Northern Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Colombia. The book will be essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of political science, comparative politics, transitional justice and peace studies. It will also be of use to practitioners ranging from diplomats to NGOs who are interested in the practical application of tested models of political accommodation.

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  • Chapter 1: Consociationalism after Half a Century
  • Arend Lijphart.- Chapter 2: Understanding patterns of democracy: Reconsidering societal divisions and bringing societal culture back in
  • Renske Doorenspleet and Amar Maleki.- Chapter 3: The limits of Consoc iational Power Sharing
  • Henry Jarrett.- Chapter 4: What politicians can teach academics: ' Real' politics, Consociationalism and the Northern Ireland Conflict
  • Paul Dixon.- Chapter 5: Consociation, Conditionality, and Commitment: Making Peace in Northern Ireland
  • Timothy J. White.- Chapter 6: Dialouge and Government Communication: Consociationalism in Northern Ireland
  • Charis Rice and Ian Somerville.- Chapter 7: The 2016 European Union referendum, consociationalism and the territorial constitution of the United Kingdom
  • Andrew Blick.- Chapter 8: Arend Lijphart and Consociationalism in Cyprus
  • Neophytos Loizides.- Chapter 9: The Paradox of Direct Democracy and Elite Accommodation: The Case of Switzerland
  • Matt Qvortrup.

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