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The Politics of Group Rights: The State and Multiculturalism
The Politics of Group Rights presents case studies from seven countries, illuminated by the latest insights from multicultural and group-rights theory. Cultural diversity has powerful political implications for both industrialized nations and developing countries. In the former, the granting of group rights is seen as a vital extension of liberal democracy, but critics point out that such rights should not negate the human rights of individuals. In developing countries, group rights are seen as indigenous to the prevailing cultural and religious traditions but often times negatively in relation to individual rights.
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The Politics of Group Rights: The State and Multiculturalism
The Politics of Group Rights presents case studies from seven countries, illuminated by the latest insights from multicultural and group-rights theory. Cultural diversity has powerful political implications for both industrialized nations and developing countries. In the former, the granting of group rights is seen as a vital extension of liberal democracy, but critics point out that such rights should not negate the human rights of individuals. In developing countries, group rights are seen as indigenous to the prevailing cultural and religious traditions but often times negatively in relation to individual rights.
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The Politics of Group Rights: The State and Multiculturalism

The Politics of Group Rights: The State and Multiculturalism

Overview

The Politics of Group Rights presents case studies from seven countries, illuminated by the latest insights from multicultural and group-rights theory. Cultural diversity has powerful political implications for both industrialized nations and developing countries. In the former, the granting of group rights is seen as a vital extension of liberal democracy, but critics point out that such rights should not negate the human rights of individuals. In developing countries, group rights are seen as indigenous to the prevailing cultural and religious traditions but often times negatively in relation to individual rights.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780761832461
Publisher: University Press of America
Publication date: 09/27/2005
Pages: 226
Product dimensions: 6.08(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.66(d)

About the Author

Ishtiaq Ahmed is Associate Professor of Political Science and International Academic Coordinator at the University of Stockholm. Professor Ahmed holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Stockholm. He is chief editor of the electronic peer-reviewed journal, Peace and Democracy in South Asia.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Making Sense of Group Rights: Ishtiaq Ahmed Chapter 3 Group-Specific Rights as Political Practice: Ulf Mörkenstam Chapter 4 The Muslim Presence in Sweden: Jan Hjärpe Chapter 5 Group-Rights Theory Meets Balkan Secessionism: Kjell Engelbrekt Chapter 6 Crisis in the Identity Politics of Turkey: Sahin Alpay Chapter 7 Kabyles in History and the Crisis of Contemporary Algeria: Inga Brandell Chapter 8 Democracy, Religion, and Minority Rights in Nigeria: Jibrin Ibrahim Chapter 9 Hindu Nationalism and the Quest for a Uniform Civil Code: Henrik Berglund Chapter 10 The Politics of Group Rights in India and Pakistan: Ishtiaq Ahmed Chapter 11 Index
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