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OverviewIs India unique in politically managing ethnic conflicts? This book evaluates critically the conventional wisdom which argues that it is. By focusing on India's nation and state-building in the peripheral regions since 1947 and contemporary developments, it suggests that India should be considered as a form of ethnic democracy. Within India's ethnic democracy, hegemonic and violent control is exercised over minorities, especially religious communities constituting majorities in the federating units. A detailed case-study is provided of the management of the 'Punjab proble' - the growth and containment of Sikh ethno-nationalism and, after 1984, the suppression of the separatist movement for Khalistan, a Sikh state. The long-term development of ethno-nationalist separatist movements, the book argues, is inextricably linked to the future character of Indian democracy. This is assessed in light of the challenge posed by the rise of Hindutva forces, the demise of Nehruvianism, and the internal political and economic pressures towards regionalization. Full Product DetailsAuthor: NA NA , LT Singh, Tatla, Simon Renuka Simon Arjan Upendra Upendra Arjan SimonPublisher: Palgrave USA Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 2000 ed. Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.465kg ISBN: 9780312228385ISBN 10: 0312228384 Pages: 231 Publication Date: 20 May 2000 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGurharpal Singh is Professor of Politics at the University of Hull. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |