Solidarity across divides : promoting the moral point of view / George Vasilev.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vasilev, George, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Solidarity--Political aspects.

Solidarity.

Peace-building.

Physical Description:

ix, 230 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2015]

Summary:

"Bringing together the normative insights of political theory and the empirical insights of comparative research, George Vasilev identifies the institutional arrangements that are conducive to ties of responsibility across ethnic lines. Against critics who claim group representative measures are incompatible with solidarity, Vasilev argues they serve as its very basis by providing the incentive structure for interethnic cooperation and openness. He extends the scope of analysis beyond the representative institutions of the nation-state to show how everyday deliberations and transnational influences can also positively shape ethnic relations. Valisev's core claim is that what happens outside the state and across state borders also matters, as non-government organisations, international institutions and opinion leaders have become increasingly pivotal in shaping attitudes and political behaviour as the salience of international norms on ethnic diversity has grown. Case studies include various Balkan states, Northern Ireland, South Africa, the European Union and transnational advocacy groups"-- Back cover.

Contents:

Non-essentialist solidarity

Three models of coexistence

Group entitlements and deliberation

Transnational advocacy networks and conditionality

In-group deliberation and integration

Consensus across deep difference.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-225) and index.

ISBN:

0748697306

9780748697304

OCLC:

919103054