Deliberative Democracy and Divided Societies - Hardcover

O'flynn, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1403977534 ISBN 13: 9781403977533

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006

Synopsis

This book presents a philosophical argument about deliberative democracy and its relevance to the resolution of deadly ethnic conflicts. It is the first major work to examine such conflicts from a deliberative perspective, and shows how a proper respect for deliberative norms and procedures can enable the citizens of divided societies to foster and sustain a stronger sense of common national identity. More specifically, its central claim is that deliberative norms can enable divided societies to balance the need to recognize competing ethnic claims with the need to create an overarching civic nationality.

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About the Author

Ian O'Flynn is Lecturer in Politics, Newcastle University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1403977534
• ISBN 13: 9781403977533
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 181