These informative entries examine the full range of modern separatist movements and insurgencies in the world today, including coverage of related organizations, parties, campaigns, political events, and leaders.

Acquaint yourself with the world's main ethnic separatist and unification crusades, organizations, parties, campaigns, political events, and leaders in this comprehensive reference work. Individual entries examine the full range of movements and insurgencies including Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Baluchis, South Moluccans, Berbers, New Caledonia, and more. An introductory essay defines and explains ethnic separatist and unification movements, including causes and outcomes, and a chronology places events in historical perspective.

• An introductory essay defines and explains ethnic separatist and unification movements, including causes and outcomes
• A chronology places events in historical perspective
• Coverage is enhanced by illustrations and original maps

These informative entries examine the full range of modern separatist movements and insurgencies in the world today, including coverage of related organizations, parties, campaigns, political events, and leaders.

About the Author

Christopher Hewitt is professor of sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Tom Cheetham is an independent researcher and lecturer specializing in international relations and political science.

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Book Information
ISBN 9781576070079
Author Christopher Hewitt
Format Hardback
Page Count 366
Imprint ABC-CLIO
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc