Horizontal Inequalities and Conflict: Understanding Group Violence in Multiethnic Societies

Stewart, F.

Drawing on econometric evidence and in-depth studies of West Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia, this book explores how horizontal inequalities - ethnic, religious or racial - are a source of violent conflict and how political, economic and cultural status inequalities have contributed. Policies to reverse inequality would reduce these risks.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2008-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349354627

DOI: 10.1057/9780230582729

Dimensions: 216.0cm x140.0cm

Pages: 364.0