Democratisation in the Himalayas

Interests, Conflicts, and Negotiations

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Relations, Social Science
Cover of the book Democratisation in the Himalayas by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781351997997
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: February 3, 2017
Imprint: Routledge India Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781351997997
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: February 3, 2017
Imprint: Routledge India
Language: English

Democratisation is a formidable task in the Himalayan region owing to its immense cultural heterogeneity. The process of democratisation has accentuated ethnic competition, assertion of identity, and demand for ethnic homelands to protect, safeguard, and promote political and development interests of various groups.

This volume discusses competing interests; identity politics that permeates political formations, the transformations in the traditional forms of governance and their adaption to democratic institutions; the genesis and periodic eruptions of ethnic assertions, and attempts to resolve ethnic conflict. It shows how recent efforts at deepening democratic values and implementing social justice have been resisted and contested. The book argues that the play of ethnicity, the creation of political parties and interest groups, the emergence of social movements, and the voice of protest and opposition do not indicate a crisis in democracy but comprise the instruments by which the state is pushed towards reform, welfare, and inclusive politics, and is obliged to listen to the people.

Rich in ethnographic research, this volume will be useful to scholars and researchers of social and political anthropology, political studies, South Asian studies, Nepal and Himalayan studies, sociology, and development studies.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Democratisation is a formidable task in the Himalayan region owing to its immense cultural heterogeneity. The process of democratisation has accentuated ethnic competition, assertion of identity, and demand for ethnic homelands to protect, safeguard, and promote political and development interests of various groups.

This volume discusses competing interests; identity politics that permeates political formations, the transformations in the traditional forms of governance and their adaption to democratic institutions; the genesis and periodic eruptions of ethnic assertions, and attempts to resolve ethnic conflict. It shows how recent efforts at deepening democratic values and implementing social justice have been resisted and contested. The book argues that the play of ethnicity, the creation of political parties and interest groups, the emergence of social movements, and the voice of protest and opposition do not indicate a crisis in democracy but comprise the instruments by which the state is pushed towards reform, welfare, and inclusive politics, and is obliged to listen to the people.

Rich in ethnographic research, this volume will be useful to scholars and researchers of social and political anthropology, political studies, South Asian studies, Nepal and Himalayan studies, sociology, and development studies.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Environmental Justice and the Rights of Ecological Refugees by
Cover of the book Vietnam Tourism by
Cover of the book Health Policy and Economics by
Cover of the book The Cistercian Order in Medieval Europe by
Cover of the book Singapore by
Cover of the book International Law and Agroecological Husbandry by
Cover of the book Teaching Across the Early Years 3-7 by
Cover of the book China and Africa by
Cover of the book Violence and Social Injustice Against Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People by
Cover of the book Sandplay Therapy in Vulnerable Communities by
Cover of the book War, Peace and Hegemony in a Globalized World by
Cover of the book Sport by
Cover of the book Anthropological Theory by
Cover of the book Conflict and Insurgency in the Contemporary Middle East by
Cover of the book Demographic Gaps in American Political Behavior by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy