Overview
Examines the dynamics of post-colonial societies and their diverse population
Imposes a new area of discussion on ethnicity and conflict
Provides comparative analysis among Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Fiji, and Suriname
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About this book
This book examines the experience of post-colonial territories and their attempts to manage ethnic communities within their countries. The study focuses on Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, and Fiji. This project looks at the mechanisms, which vary from legislation to political structures, systems, and institutions that have been introduced to allow for greater integration by these communities, and assesses their strengths and weaknesses.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Ann Marie Bissessar is Professor of Political Science, at The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago. She serves as the Dean of the faculty of Social Sciences (2015-present). Dr. Bissessar has also served as a member of the Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (2010-2013). She is the author/editor of eighteen books and approximately seventy articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her areas of interest include governance issues, reform, anti-corruption measures, and ethnic and racial studies.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Ethnic Conflict in Developing Societies
Book Subtitle: Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Fiji, and Suriname
Authors: Ann Marie Bissessar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53709-2
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-53708-5Published: 29 June 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-85223-2Published: 01 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-53709-2Published: 14 June 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 117
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations
Topics: Conflict Studies, Ethnicity Studies, Peace Studies, Development and Post-Colonialism, Imperialism and Colonialism, Terrorism and Political Violence