Ethnic Conflicts and the Nation-State

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Focusing on the origins and dynamics of ethnic conflicts, this book presents original research from esteemed specialists, combining comparative materials and various disciplinary perspectives. It explores the ethnic policies of nation-states and examines methods for containing, transforming, and resolving conflicts. The content encompasses diverse regions, including Asia and the Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, former socialist countries, the United States, and Latin America, stemming from a research project by the United Nations Research Institute on Social Development.