Nationalism, Referendums and Democracy

Voting on Ethnic Issues and Independence

Matt Qvortrup (Professor, Coventry University)

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Routledge
24 March 2020

Elections & referenda; Demonstrations & protest movements

Series: Democratization and Autocratization Studies

This revised and expanded edition analyses the factors conducive to holding independence and secession referendums, to winning these votes and to their status in domestic and international law. Taking into account the votes in Catalonia and Scotland, the book shows that votes on secession and independence are not a passing phenomenon but an important part of international politics.

The book includes an overview of the history of referendums on independence and a summary of the legal issues involved in doing so, as well as a chapter on referendums in unrecognised states and case-study chapters exploring referendums in Kosovo, Cyprus, Kurdistan and Somaliland amongst others. By considering the ethical arguments for secession and recognition, the legal norms governing the process, and the positive and political science theory of when would-be states succeed in becoming recognised by the international community, it shows the role of referendums in the process of establishing new states, and, as a corollary, their role (if any) in winning international recognition for these states.

This book will be of interest to all scholars and students of political science, law and even philosophy.

Edited by: Matt Qvortrup (Professor Coventry University)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367228828
ISBN 10: 0367228823
Series: Democratization and Autocratization Studies
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 24 March 2020
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Matt Qvortrup, DPhil (Oxon), is professor of political science at Coventry University, UK.