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Sri LankaEthnic Fratricide and the Dismantling of Democracy,Used
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Focusing on the historical events of postindependence Sri Lanka, S. J. Tambiah analyzes the causes of the violent conflict between the majority Sinhalese Buddhists and the minority Tamils. He demonstrates that the crisis is primarily a result of recent societal stresseseducational expansions, linguistic policy, unemployment, uneven income distribution, population movements, contemporary uses of the past as religious and national ideology, and trends toward authoritarianismrather than ageold racial and religious differences.'In this concise, informative, lucidly written book, scrupulously documented and well indexed, [Tambiah] trains his dispassionate anthropologist's eye on the tangled roots of an urgent, presentday problem in the passionate hope that enlightenment, understanding, and a generous spirit of compromise may yet be able to prevail.'Merle Rubin, Christian Science Monitor'An incredibly rich and balanced analysis of the crisis. It is exemplary in highlighting the general complexities of ethnic crises in longlived societies carrying a burden of historical memories.'Amita Shastri, Journal of Asian Studies'Tambiah makes an eloquent case for pluralist democracy in a country abundantly endowed with excuses to abandon such an approach to politics.'Donald L. Horowitz, New Republic'An excellent and thoughtprovoking book, for anyone who cares about Sri Lanka.'Paul Sieghart, Los Angeles Times Book Review
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sri Lanka--Ethnic Fratricide and the Dismantling of Democracy'? A: The book analyzes the historical events and societal stresses that led to the violent conflict between the Sinhalese Buddhists and Tamils in post-independence Sri Lanka.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Stanley Jeyaraja Tambiah, a noted anthropologist.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 27, 1991.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 205 pages.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: Does the book contain any illustrations or images? A: The product details do not mention any illustrations or images.
- Q: Is there any specific educational background required to understand this book? A: While a background in social sciences may enhance understanding, the book is written to be accessible to a general audience interested in the topic.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as ethnic conflict, societal stresses, authoritarianism, and the complexities of pluralist democracy.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews of this book? A: Yes, it has received positive reviews for its in-depth analysis and clarity, being described as informative and thought-provoking.