The dynamic of secession /
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 histori...
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| Format: | Licensed eBooks |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, UK ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
1999.
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| Series: | Cambridge studies in international relations ;
64. |
| Online Access: | https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=55748 |
Table of Contents:
- I. Introduction. Theoretical foundation for analysis of secession
- II. The costs and benefits. The benefits of membership. The costs of secession. The costs of membership. The benefits of secession
- III. The dynamic of secession. "Last resorts": a rise in the costs of membership. "Opportune moments": a reduction in the costs of secession. A reduction in the benefits of membership. A rise in the benefits of secession. Conclusion.