Consociationalism And Power-sharing In Europe: Arend Lijphart's Theory Of Political Accommodation (international Political Theory)

This book examines the theoretical and practical relevance and challenges of the consociationalist model of democracy. Since the publication of the __Politics of Accommodation__ (1968) and __Democracy in Plural Societies__ (1977) Professor Lijphart’s theories and practical implementations have played a key role in establishing enduring peace settlements. In this edited volume, scholars and Professor Lijphart himself critically examine the history of consocationalism and its application in areas including Northern Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Colombia. The book will be essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of political science, comparative politics, transitional justice and peace studies. It will also be of use to practitioners ranging from diplomats to NGOs who are interested in the practical application of tested models of political accommodation. Front Matter ....Pages i-xix Consociationalism After Half a Century (Arend Lijphart)....Pages 1-9 Understanding Patterns of Democracy: Reconsidering Societal Divisions and Bringing Societal Culture Back In (Renske Doorenspleet, Ammar Maleki)....Pages 11-34 The Limits of Consociational Power Sharing (Henry Jarrett)....Pages 35-54 What Politicians Can Teach Academics: ‘Real’ Politics, Consociationalism and the Northern Ireland Conflict (Paul Dixon)....Pages 55-83 Consociation, Conditionality, and Commitment: Making Peace in Northern Ireland (Timothy J. White)....Pages 85-102 Dialogue, Democracy and Government Communication: Consociationalism in Northern Ireland (Charis Rice, Ian Somerville)....Pages 103-127 The 2016 European Union Referendum, Consociationalism and the Territorial Constitution of the UK (Andrew Blick)....Pages 129-153 Arend Lijphart and Consociationalism in Cyprus (Neophytos Loizides)....Pages 155-176 The Paradox of Direct Democracy and Elite Accommodation: The Case of Switzerland (Matt Qvortrup)....Pages 177-196 Back Matter ....Pages 197-209 "This book examines the theoretical and practical relevance and challenges of the consociationalist model of democracy. Since the publication of the Politics of Accommodation (1968) and Democracy in Plural Societies (1977) Professor Lijphart's theories and practical implementations have played a key role in establishing enduring peace settlements. In this edited volume, scholars and Professor Lijphart himself critically examine the history of consocationalism and its application in areas including Northern Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Colombia. The book will be essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of political science, comparative politics, transitional justice and peace studies. It will also be of use to practitioners ranging from diplomats to NGOs who are interested in the practical application of tested models of political accommodation."-- Provided by publisher "This book examines the theoretical and practical relevance and challenges of the consociationalist model of democracy. Since the publication of the Politics of Accommodation (1968) and Democracy in Plural Societies (1977) Professor Lijphart's theories and practical implementations have played a key role in establishing enduring peace settlements. In this edited volume, scholars and Professor Lijphart himself critically examine the history of consocationalism and its application in areas including Northern Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Colombia. The book will be essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of political science, comparative politics, transitional justice and peace studies. It will also be of use to practitioners ranging from diplomats to NGOs who are interested in the practical application of tested models of political accommodation."-- Back cover Michaelina Jakala, Durukan Kuzu, Matt Qvortrup, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.