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UNINA9910815359903321 |
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Autore |
Roepstorff Kristina <1978-> |
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Titolo |
The politics of self-determination : beyond the decolonisation process / / Kristina Roepstorff |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Abingdon, Oxon ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2013 |
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ISBN |
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0-203-08221-4 |
1-283-84661-6 |
1-136-17795-7 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (208 p.) |
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Collana |
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Routledge advances in international relations and global politics ; ; 95 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Self-determination, National |
Decolonization |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; The Politics of Self-Determination; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The structure of the book; 1 Self-determination: historical origins, evolution and the contemporary context; Self-determination, decolonisation and the United Nations; The shortcomings of the current law of self-determination; Self-determination and the contemporary political context; Summary; 2 Conceptual foundations of self-determination; Conceptualising self-determination; Self-determination as a human right of groups; Diversity and inclusion; Summary |
3 Realising self-determinationSecession and independent statehood; Self-determination short of independent statehood; Self-determination and armed violence; Summary; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Since the formation of the UN in 1945 the international community has witnessed a number of violent self-determination conflicts such as the disintegration of Yugoslavia, Chechnya, Kashmir, and South Sudan that have been a major cause of humanitarian crises and destruction. This book examines the scope and applicability of political self-determination beyond the decolonisation process.Explaining the historical evolution of self-determination, this book provides a theoretical examination of the concept and background. Taking an |
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