Balkanization: A Theory of Constitution Failure
Balkanization: A Theory of Constitution Failure
Author(s): Vladimir GligorovSubject(s): Constitutional Law, Political history, Government/Political systems, Politics and society, Social differentiation, Sociology of Politics, Identity of Collectives
Published by: SAGE Publications Ltd
Keywords: Balkans; Yugoslavia; national states; self-determination; Balkanization; identity; constitution; identity and power;
Summary/Abstract: National states are often justified on the principle of self-determination, but it is not always obvious what the "self' stands for and how is it to be "determined." Here I intend to develop a simple theory of self-determination failure, use the term "Balkanization" to refer to it, and look at some of the experiences of what used to be Yugoslavia. [...]
Journal: East European Politics and Societies
- Issue Year: 06/1992
- Issue No: 03
- Page Range: 283-302
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English
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