The Dynamic of Secession

ISBN-13: 9780521659703 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 278 str.

Viva Ona Bartkus; Steve Smith; Thomas Biersteker

Opis

Secessionist activity has been increasing in the developing world, in Western liberal democracies, and especially in the former Communist states of Eastern Europe. This timely book offers a general explanation for the occurrence of the phenomenon, arising from a comparative study of numerous historical examples of secession and separatist conflict. The book develops a comprehensive framework, specifying the elements necessary for a secession crisis, and discussing the moral issues underpinning it.

Spis treści

Part I: 1. Introduction; 2. Theoretical foundation for analysis of secession; Part II. The Costs and Benefits: 3. The benefits of membership; 4. The costs of secession; 5. The costs of membership; 6. The benefits of secession; Part III. The Dynamic of Secession: 7. 'Last resorts': a rise in the costs of membership; 8. 'Opportune moments': a reduction in the costs of secession; 9. A reduction in the benefits of membership; 10. A rise in the benefits of secession; 11. Conclusion.