Description: Violent conflicts rooted in ethnicity have, unfortunately, become increasingly common throughout the world, particularly in countries recently liberated from authoritarianism. Using theory, case studies, and aggregate data, the essays in this volume address the difficulties facing contemporary leaders and offer potential solutions to the policy issues surrounding ethnic disputes.
Review Quotes: Designed to address one of the most significant topics in the post cold war era. It brings together the thinking of some outstanding scholars on this topic.-- "Richard W. Cottam, University of Pittsburgh"