Autonomy, Sovereignty, and Self-Determination: The Accommodation of Conflicting

Description: Autonomy, Sovereignty, and Self-Determination by Hurst Hannum Demands for "autonomy" or minority rights have given rise to conflicts, often violent, in every region of the world and under every political system. Through an analysis of contemporary international legal norms and an examination of several specific case studies - including Hong Kong, India, the transnational problems of the Kurds and Saamis, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Spain, Sri Lanka, and the Sudan - this book goes beyond mere slogans and identifies a framework in which ethnic, religious, and regional conflicts can be addressed. This newly revised edition includes two new chapters which expand and update both the topical discussions and the case studies included in the first edition. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Demands for "autonomy" or minority rights have given rise to conflicts, often violent, in every region of the world and under every political system. Through an analysis of contemporary international legal norms and an examination of several specific case studies - including Hong Kong, India, the transnational problems of the Kurds and Saamis, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Spain, Sri Lanka, and the Sudan - this book goes beyond mere slogans and identifies a framework in which ethnic, religious, and regional conflicts can be addressed. This newly revised edition includes two new chapters which expand and update both the topical discussions and the case studies included in the first edition. Author Biography By Hurst Hannum Table of Contents Acknowledgments1. Introduction 32. Sovereignty, Statehood, and Nationalism 143. Self-Determination 274. The Rights of Minorities 505. Indigenous Rights 746. Human Rights 1047. Hong Kong 1298. India and the Punjab 1519. The Kurds 17810. The Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua 20311. Northern Ireland 22612. The Saami (Lapp) People of Norway, Sweden, and Finland 24713. Spain—The Basque Country and Catalonia 26314. Sri Lanka 28015. Sudan 30816. Federal or Quasi-Federal Structures 337—Eritrea (1952-1962)—Greenland—Netherlands Antilles—Switzerland (1848-1874)—Union of Soviet Socialist Republics17. Territories of International Concern 370—Aland Islands—Free City of Danzig—Memel Territory—New Zealand—The Associate States of the Cook Islands and Niue and the Territory of Tokelau—The Saar (1920-1935)—The Saar (1945-1955)—Free Territory of Trieste18. Other Situations of Interest 407—Belgium—Indian Peoples in Brazil—China—Fiji—Italy—the South Tyrol—Malaysia19. Conclusion 453Recent Developments 479Postscript 495Selected Bibliography 509Index 515 Review "With the end of the Cold War, ethnic conflict appears to be reemerging as subnational groups fight to be heard and represented. Hence the value of this well-researched volume. Focusing on individuals and groups rather than states, the author searches for means of accommodating conflicting claims. Government legitimacy is seen as resting on more than simple majority rule, on respect for human rights and the effective participation of all the various segments of society in the decision-making process."--Foreign Affairs "A very useful, comprehensive, and important contribution to the study of international relations, international law, and comparative politics... Impressive."--Choice "A right of autonomy within international law might help resolve intrastate conflicts between ethnic groups before they escalate into civil war and demands for secession. So Hurst Hannum argues in this excellent book... These are important suggestions about how to use a flexible approach to sovereignty and the right to ethnic self-determination to create a just and ordered multination-state system." --Political Science Quarterly "This valuable volume chronicles the issues that arise from disputes over minority rights when the state is seen to represent majority groups better... Must reading for scholars interested in the legal dimension of minority conflicts with the state. It should also be required reading for the leadership of nations currently confronting such issues or international actors who could be helpful in resolving them."--American Political Science Review "A remarkable treatise."--American Journal of International Law "Hannum has long combined scholarship with involvement in the making of practical policy. The present work displays this most useful combination of perspectives."--Journal of Asian and African Affairs Long Description Demands for "autonomy" or minority rights have given rise to conflicts, often violent, in every region of the world and under every political system. Through an analysis of contemporary international legal norms and an examination of several specific case studies--including Hong Kong, India, the transnational problems of the Kurds and Saamis, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Spain, Sri Lanka, and the Sudan--this book identifies a framework in which ethnic, religious, and regional conflicts can be addressed. Review Quote "With the end of the Cold War, ethnic conflict appears to be reemerging as subnational groups fight to be heard and represented. Hence the value of this well-researched volume. Focusing on individuals and groups rather than states, the author searches for means of accommodating conflicting claims. Government legitimacy is seen as resting on more than simple majority rule, on respect for human rights and the effective participation of all the various segments of society in the decision-making process."-- Foreign Affairs Details ISBN0812215729 Author Hurst Hannum Short Title AUTONOMY SOVEREIGNTY & SELF DE Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press Language English ISBN-10 0812215729 ISBN-13 9780812215724 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1996 Series Procedural Aspects of International Law Imprint University of Pennsylvania Press Subtitle The Accommodation of Conflicting Rights Place of Publication Pennsylvania Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Residence US Birth 1945 Edition Revised edition Replaces 9780812282061 DOI 10.1604/9780812215724 UK Release Date 1996-01-29 AU Release Date 1996-01-29 NZ Release Date 1996-01-29 US Release Date 1996-01-29 Pages 552 Edition Description Revised Edition Publication Date 1996-01-29 Alternative 9780812202182 DEWEY 347.3 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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