Minority integration in Central Eastern Europe
Subtitle: between ethnic diversity and equality
By: edited and introduced by Timofey Agarin and Malte Brosig
Series: On the boundary of two worlds -- 18; On the boundary of two worlds -- 18.
Publisher: Rodopi
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Amsterdam; New York, NY
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 358
ISBN-13: 9789042027343
Subjects: Anthropology; Minority Studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE; Discrimination & Race Relations; Cultural; Ethnic relations; Minorities
Description: "The book presents a timely examination on a range of issues present in the discussions on the integration of ethnic minorities in Central Eastern Europe: norm setting, equality promotion, multiculturalism, nation-building, social cohesion, and ethnic diversity. It insightfully illustrates these debates by assessing them diachronically rather than cross-nationally from the legal, political and anthropological perspective. The contributors unpack concepts related to minority integration, discuss progress in policy-implementation and scrutinize the outcomes of minority integration in seven countries from the region. The volume is divided into three sections taking a multi-variant perspective on minority integration and equality. The volume starts with an analysis of international organizations setting standards and promoting minority rights norms on ethnic diversity and equal treatment. The second and third sections address state policies that provide fora for minority groups to participate in policy-making as well as the role of society and its various actors their development and enactment of integration concepts. The volume aims to assess the future of ethnic diversity and equality in societies across Central Eastern European states."--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

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