Encyclopedia of Modern Separatist Movements
by Christopher Hewitt and Tom Cheetham
April 2000, 366pp, 7 x 10
1 volume, ABC-CLIO

Hardcover: 978-1-57607-007-9
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Present-day Basques want independence from Spain, Kurds from Turkey, and Quebec from Canada, to name just a few. On the other hand, Somalia seeks to unite Somalis under one flag, and Inner Mongolia seeks to unite with Outer Mongolia. Discover the world’s main ethnic separatist and unification crusades in this unique reference work.

These informative entries examine the full range of modern separatist movements and insurgencies in the world today, including coverage of related organizations, parties, campaigns, political events, and leaders.

Acquaint yourself with the world’s main ethnic separatist and unification crusades, organizations, parties, campaigns, political events, and leaders in this comprehensive reference work. Individual entries examine the full range of movements and insurgencies including Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Baluchis, South Moluccans, Berbers, New Caledonia, and more. An introductory essay defines and explains ethnic separatist and unification movements, including causes and outcomes, and a chronology places events in historical perspective.

Features

  • An introductory essay defines and explains ethnic separatist and unification movements, including causes and outcomes
  • A chronology places events in historical perspective
  • Coverage is enhanced by illustrations and original maps
Christopher Hewitt is professor of sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. His published works include, The Effectiveness of Anti-Terrorist Policies (1984) and Consequences of Political Violence (1993) and he has written extensively on ethnic conflict and political violence.

Tom Cheetham is an independent researcher and lecturer specializing in international relations and political science.

Reviews

"This will be a useful reference source for medium tolarge public libraries and academic libraries."—Booklist, October 1, 2000

"A solid and useful work . . . recommended for undergraduate collections and public libraries."—Choice, October 1, 2000

"It is useful for both academic and public library collections."—Lawrence Looks at Books, May 1, 2000
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