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Book SynopsisNegotiating Self-Determination takes an in-depth look at what an understanding of conflict analysis can bring to the field of international law and the impact that international legal norms could potentially have on the work of conflict resolvers in self-determination conflicts.
Trade ReviewEditors Hannum and Babbitt have drawn together anthropologists and political scientists to address the problems of self-determination in contemporary world politics. The six authors explore the dynamics of many recent conflicts in the hope off understanding these struggles and mitigating future violence in such conflicts. Highly recommended. * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 National Self-Determination: A Deadly Mobilizing Device Chapter 3 The Political Economy of Secession Chapter 4 Self-Determination in the Twenty-First Century Chapter 5 Uncoupling Secession from Nationalism and Intrastate Autonomy from Secession Chapter 6 Self-Determination as a Component of Conflict Intractability: Implications for Negotiation Chapter 7 Self-Determination as Self-Definition: The Case of Morocco Chapter 8 Negotiating Self-Determination: Is It a Viable Alternative to Violence?
