Handbook of ethnic conflict : international perspectives ; an International Academy for Intercultural Research book

Although group conflict is hardly new, the last decade has seen a proliferation of conflicts engaging intrastate ethnic groups. It is estimated that two-thirds of violent conflicts being fought each year in every part of the globe including North America are ethnic conflicts. Unlike traditional warfare, civilians comprise more than 80 percent of the casualties, and the economic and psychological impact on survivors is often so devastating that some experts believe that ethnic conflict is the most destabilizing force in the post-Cold War world. Although these conflicts also have political, economic, and other causes, the purpose of this volume is to develop a psychological understanding of ethnic warfare. More specifically, **Handbook of Ethnopolitical Conflict** explores the function of ethnic, religious, and national identities in intergroup conflict. In addition, it features recommendations for policy makers with the intention to reduce or ameliorate the occurrences and consequences of these conflicts worldwide. Ethnic conflicts are world-wide phenomena producing discrimination, violence, and at times, unspeakable atrocities. Two thirds of international conflicts today are ethnopolitical conflicts. Some are long-entrenched disputes dating back centuries. Others are the by-products of recent trends in immigration or politics. ¡ The Handbook of Ethnic Conflict examines the social, psychological, historical and political underpinnings of these conflicts--particularly the ethnic, cultural, religious, and national identities that feed ingroup/outgroup antagonistic perceptions and fuel cycles of aggression. It covers leading theories and models of interethnic conflict and provides in-depth analyses of twenty conflicts as diverse as those in Croatia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Israel, and New Zealand.¡ It examines phenomena that have not received the attention they deserve, such as the obstacles presented by differing accounts of the origins and dynamics of given conflict. In each case, and in the book's concluding chapter, contributors suggest creative responses to ethnic friction utilizing innovative intercultural approaches, conflict management approaches, and peace-building strategies. ¡ Major features: ¡ ·¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Worldwide coverage: includes conflicts in Southeast Asia, China, the Pacific Rim, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, Western Europe, and the Balkans. ·¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Extensive analyses of the dynamics of interethnic hostility as well as of the relevant current and historical social, psychological, political and economic conditions. ·¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Contributors from a variety of cultures and disciplines. ·¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Comparisons across diverse conflicts in the concluding chapter. ·¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Suggestions for diminishing prejudice and discrimination, and improving inter-ethnic relations in multi-ethnic states ·¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Policy recommendations for reducing ethnic conflict. ¡ Its unique presentation and wide range of information make the Handbook of Ethnic Conflict an effective reference for professionals, researchers, and educators working to understand, minimize, and eliminate interethnic conflict. Valuable for social psychologists, cross-cultural psychologists, political scientists, sociologists, communications scholars, and policymakers, ultimately, the Handbook is an important source for all persons who wish to contribute to a more peaceful world. ¡ Front Matter....Pages i-xxxix Introduction: Models and Theories of Ethnic Conflict....Pages 1-17 Front Matter....Pages 19-19 Ethnocultural Conflict and Cooperation in Hawai‘i....Pages 21-44 Ethno-Cultural Conflict in Aotearoa /New Zealand: Balancing Indigenous Rights and Multicultural Responsibilities....Pages 45-69 The Moro Struggle and the Challenge to Peace Building in Mindanao, Southern Philippines....Pages 71-89 Front Matter....Pages 91-91 Ethnopolitical Conflict in Sri Lanka: Trajectories and Transformations....Pages 93-118 Ethnic Relations in Malaysia: The Need for “Constant Repair” in the Spirit of Muhibbah....Pages 119-136 India and the Culture of Peace: Beyond Ethnic, Religious, and Other Conflicts....Pages 137-174 Front Matter....Pages 175-175 Ethno-Political Conflicts in China: Toward Building Interethnic Harmony....Pages 177-196 Front Matter....Pages 197-197 The Israeli–Palestinian Conflict: The Sociohistorical Context and the Identities It Creates....Pages 199-240 Ethnopolitical Conflict in Turkey: From the Denial of Kurds to Peaceful Co-existence?....Pages 241-260 Ethnopolitical Conflict in Turkey....Pages 261-291 Communication Across the Divide in the Cyprus Conflict....Pages 293-324 Front Matter....Pages 325-325 Lessons Learned from the Former Yugoslavia: The Case of Croatia....Pages 327-348 Ethno-political Conflict in Kosovo: Cultivating Trust in Serbian–Albanian Post-conflict Peace building....Pages 349-377 Front Matter....Pages 379-379 Ethnic Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)....Pages 381-402 Ethnocultural Conflict in Uganda: Politics Based on Ethnic Divisions Inflame Tensions Across the Country....Pages 403-435 Front Matter....Pages 437-437 Ethnocultural Conflict in Spain: Moroccans in Spain – So Near, Yet So Far. A Long History of Meeting While Not Meeting....Pages 439-482 Ethnic and Religious Conflicts in France....Pages 483-506 Frictions Between Muslims and Non-Muslims in the Netherlands....Pages 507-522 Front Matter....Pages 523-523 Mexico’s Ethnic Conflict....Pages 525-552 Front Matter....Pages 523-523 Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) and the Conflict in Peru....Pages 553-583 Front Matter....Pages 585-585 Ethnic Conflict from an Interdisciplinary Perspective: Lessons Learned, Policy Implications, and Recommendations for Conflict Amelioration and Peace Building....Pages 587-630 Back Matter....Pages 631-647 Part 1. Conflict in the Pacific Rim -- Ethnocultural Conflict and Cooperation in Hawai'i -- Ethno-Cultural Conflict in Aotearoa/New Zealand: Balancing Indigenous Rights and Multicultural Responsibilities -- The Moro Struggle and the Challenge to Peace Building in Mindanao, Southern Philippines -- Introduction: Models and Theories of Ethnic Conflict -- -- Part 2. Conflict in South-East Asia -- Ethnopolitical Conflict in Sri Lanka: Trajectories and Transformations -- Ethnic Relations in Malaysia: The Need for "Constant Repair" in the Spirit of Muhibbah -- India and the Culture of Peace: Beyond Ethnic, Religious, and Other Conflicts -- -- Part 3. China -- Front matter -- Ethno-Political Conflicts in China: Toward Building Interethnic Harmony -- -- Part 4. Eastern Mediterranean -- Front matter -- The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The Sociohistorical Context and the Identities It Creates -- Ethnopolitical Conflict in Turkey: From the Denial of Kurds to Peaceful Co-existence? -- Ethnopolitical Conflict in Turkey -- Turkish Armenians: From Nationalism to Diaspora -- Communication Across the Divide in the Cyprus Conflict -- -- Part 5. The Balkans -- Front matter -- Lessons Learned from the Former Yugoslavia: The Case of Croatia -- Ethno-political Conflict in Kosovo: Cultivating Trust in Serbian-Albanian Post-conflict Peace building -- -- Part 6. Central Africa -- Front matter -- Ethnic Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) -- Ethnocultural Conflict in Uganda: Politics Based on Ethnic Divisions Inflame Tensions Across the Country -- -- Part 7. Europe -- Front matter -- Ethnocultural Conflict in Spain: Moroccans in Spain - So Near, Yet So Far. A Long History of Meeting While Not Meeting -- Ethnic and Religious Conflicts in France -- Frictions Between Muslims and Non-Muslims in the Netherlands -- -- Part 8. Central and South America -- Mexico's Ethnic Conflict -- Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) and the Conflict in Peru -- -- Part 9. Conclusion -- Ethnic Conflict from an Interdisciplinary Perspective: Lessons Learned, Policy Implications, and Recommendations for Conflict Amelioration and Peace Building.