Constitutional Asymmetry in Multinational Federalism: Managing Multinationalism in Multi-tiered Systems (1st ed. 2019) (Federalism and Internal Conflicts)

By: Patricia Popelier and Maja Sahadžić

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Synopsis: This edited volume examines the link between constitutional asymmetry and multinationalism in multi-tiered systems through a comprehensive and rigorous comparative analysis, covering countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. Constitutional asymmetry means that the component units of a federation do not have equal relationships with each other and with the federal authority. In traditional federal theories, this is considered an anomaly. The degree of symmetry and asymmetry is seen as an indicator of the degree of harmony or conflict within each system. Therefore symmetrisation processes tend to be encouraged to secure the stability of the political system. However, scholars have linked asymmetry with multinational federalism, presenting federalism and asymmetry as forms of ethnical conflict management. This book offers insights into the different types of constitutional asymmetry, the factors that stimulate symmetrisation and asymmetrisation processes, and the ways in which constitutional asymmetry is linked with multinationalism.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783030117016
Related ISBNs:: 9783030117009
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 08/21/22
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Patricia Popelier
Edited by:: Maja Sahadžić