Nationalism, Violence and Democracy

The Basque Clash of Identities
2003. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-1-4039-0265-8
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 223 Seiten, Format (B × H): 137 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 413 g

Ludger Mees offers the first comprehensive study of one of Europe's most protracted ethnic conflicts. He carefully analyzes both the historical roots of the conflict and its later growing violent dimension. Special attention is paid to the framing of a new opportunity structure during the 1990s, which facilitated the first serious, but ultimately frustrated, attempt to broker a settlement. In the light of different theoretical and comparative approaches, the reasons for the dramatic return of terrorism and the possibilities of a more successful conflict de-escalation in the near future are discussed.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mees, Ludger

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction Why it Began: A strong Periphery within a Weak State How it Began: The Evolution of Basque Nationalism until the Civil War (1876-1939) Dictatorship and Exile: The Shape of the New Nationalism The Transition Towards Democracy and the Basque Problem Democracy, Autonomy and Violence The Times, They are A-Changing Give Peace a Chance: On the Way to the Cease-fire The End of a Dream The Basque Problem in the Age of Globalization: Old Problems, New Opportunities

Über Autor(innen)

LUDGER MEES is a Professor in the Department of Contemporary History at the University of the Basque Country in Spain. As an author and co-author he has published seven books and several articles and book chapters in Spanish, German, Basque and English publications.