Apr 09, 2001 page 24 in their consequences they differ precisely in this way. He examines the concept and foundations of ethnicity, and the causes of ethnic conflict such as envy among different groups, and efforts at secession from a national whole. Horowitz, 9780520227064, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Although some studies have examined the relationship between candidate evaluation and ethnicity in africa, particularly under the conditions of singlemember district systems see, for example, barkan, the focus of this article is on the partisan preference of voters. Although group conflict is one of the most complex phenomena studied by social scientists, the history of the human race evidences a series of grouplevel conflicts that have. Duke professor of law and political science at duke law school and duke university in durham, north carolina, united states he earned his phd from harvard university in 1968 and also holds degrees from syracuse university. This seminal work presents a detailed analysis of the. Horowitz 1985 argues that this kinship makes it possible for ethnic groups to think in terms of family resemblances.
Jul 25, 1985 ethnic groups in conflict, updated edition with a new preface book. Articles nationalism, ethnic conflict, and rationality of value rationality and instrumental rationality. Buy ethnic groups in conflict, updated edition with a new preface 2nd edition by donald l horowitz isbn. Sociological theory religious dimensions of political. World politics 53 april 2001, 36298 ethnic conflict and civil society india and beyond by ashutosh varshney much scholarly work has been done on the topics of civil society and ethnic. Theory and facts this copy is for your personal, noncommercial use only.
The comparative politics of ethnic conflict management donald l. Horowitz decades after the recognition that ethnicity is a powerful force in the politics of many countries, with profound effects on prospects for democracy horowitz 1993. Horowitz april 1998 paper prepared for the annual world bank conference on development economics, washington, d. In the next part, he discusses how institutions can affect the expression of this sentiment. Group conflict, or hostilities between different groups, is a feature common to all forms of human social organization e. Ethnic groups in conflict donald horowitz download. Jan 03, 2010 3 despite the importance of the ethnic division of labor that horowitz outlined in chapter 3 essentially, this means that economic conflict rarely coincides with ethnic conflict because different ethnic groups often embrace different economic paths, he now argues that in group elites in backward groups may exhort their group to catch up. Simmons, the ethnic factors in world politics, in abdul aziz said and luiz r.
Horowitz constructs his theory of ethnic conflict, relating ethnic affiliations to kinship and intergroup relations to the fear of domination. Together, horowitz calls these the two imperatives of explaining ethnic conflict 228. Weinstein1 paper prepared for presentation at apsa, boston, september 2002 abstract theories of ethnic mobilization and conflict tend to assume that political. If you wish to distribute this article to others, you can order highquality copies for your following the guidelines here. They do not necessarily represent the views of the. A groundbreaking work when it was published in 1985, the book remains an original and powerfully argued comparative analysis of one of the most important forces in the contemporary world. Both of these rationalities are expressions of goaldirected behavior, but their conceptions of costs widely diverge.
He is a specialist in the study of ethnic conflict and author of the books ethnic groups in conflict university of california. There are a number of political sociologist and political scientists who refer to the concept of ethnic wars as a myth because they argue that the root causes of ethnic conflict do. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Donald horowitzs book ethnic groups in conflict completely changed the way i not only look at africasoutheast asia, but also the way in which i look at all. In nearly all african states that are multiethnic we see ethnic politics in action ethnic governments and coalitions, ethnic coups detats, ethnic parties and elections. This difference of approach ought to yield to a new. Based on his knowledge of ethnically divided societies in asia, africa, and the caribbean, horowitz contends that the spread of ethnic conflict is inversely related to the proliferation of democracy in developing societies.
An ethnic conflict is a conflict between two or more contending ethnic groups. Ethnic conflict theory and motives horowitz free download as powerpoint presentation. While the source of the conflict may be political, social, economic or religious, the individuals in conflict must expressly fight for their ethnic group s position within society. Drawing material from dozens of divided societies, donald l.
Modernization theory, economic interests, and cultural pluralism. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are entirely those of the author. T here is no guarantee that any three cases of a given phenomenon will adequately represent the range of variables that go into the making of that phenomenon. By lowering the cost of enforcing membership in the winning group, ethnic diversity makes the latter less susceptible to expost inltration by members of the losing one. Instrumental rationality entails a strict costbenefit calculus with respect to goals, necessi. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Ethnic groups and the state in africa springerlink. For this reason, there is a tendency to attribute wars to primordial ethnic passions, which makes them seem intractable.
For rothschild, it would be pointless to separate out the notion of ethnic consciousness, solidar ity, and assertiveness from religious, linguistic, racial, and other socalled primordial foci of. Many groups of people who fight together perceive themselves as belonging to a common culture ethnic or religious, and part of the reason that they are fighting may be to maintain their cultural autonomy. Horowitzs comprehensive consideration of the structure and dynamics of ethnic violence is the first fullscale, comparative study of what the author terms the deadly ethnic riotan intense, sudden, lethal attack by civilian members of one ethnic group on civilian members of another ethnic group. A sudden, major structural change such as the collapse of communism in bosnia and decolonization in. Horowitz argues that electoral systems which facilitate the formation of ethnic parties serve to help deepen and extend preexisting ethnic conflict. Human rights in russia and the former soviet republics 22 ethnic conflict by kristina libby since the fall of the soviet union, russia has experienced high levels of ethnic conflict with. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Horowitz drawing material from dozens of divided societies, donald l. Ethnic groups in conflict, updated edition with a new. In this important attempt to weave together theory. Structure and strategy in ethnic conflict donald l. Ethnic groups in conflict, updated edition with a new preface by. Although the literature on ethnicity continues to grow and gain in sophistication, there is little consensus among researchers about definitions, theoretical approaches, the process of conflict, or the means of conflict management and.
There are a number of political sociologist and political scientists who refer to the concept of ethnic wars as a myth because they. Sikh ethnic uprising in india and involvement of foreign powers. Ethnic groups in conflict, updated edition with a new preface. Kennedy, eds, ethnic preference and public policy in developing states boulder lynne rienner, 1986, pp. Solving ethnic conflict through selfgovernment a short guide to autonomy in south asia and europe bozenbolzano, june 2009 this study was written for the european academy of bolzanobozen eurac, institute for minority rights, in the frame of the project europesouth asia exchange on sup. An experimental approach macartan humphreys1, daniel n. Hence, we can use our insight as a basis for an explanation for why social con. Articles nationalism, ethnic conflict, and rationality nationalism, ethnic conflict, and rationality. Horowitzs 1985 landmark study of ethnic politics, ethnic groups in. Throughout africa in angola, ethiopia, sudan, rwanda, burundi, liberia, chad and niger ethnic wars are waged. His 1985 ethnic groups in conflict is an encyclopedia of ethnically based conflict and has. The causes of ethnic conflict in multiethnic societies. Sikh ethnic uprising in india and involvement of foreign.
Root causes of violent conflict in developing countries. An interactive model for stateethnic relations in f. If one carefully reads this bookand it certainly takes a dedicated, and systematic readingone will come away changed. Ethnic identity, collective action, and conflict an. A sudden, major structural change such as the collapse of communism in bosnia and decolonization in rwanda and sri lanka upsets previous al anpoliticd institutional arrangements. Horowitz constructs his theory of ethnic conflict, relating ethnic affiliations to kinship and intergroup. Horowitz s comprehensive consideration of the structure and dynamics of ethnic violence is the first fullscale, comparative study of what the author terms the deadly ethnic riotan intense, sudden, lethal attack by civilian members of one ethnic group on civilian members of another ethnic group.
Horowitz has acted as a consultant on the problems of divided societies and on policies to reduce ethnic conflict in locations including russia, romania, nigeria, tatarstan and northern ireland. Donald l horowitz based on his knowledge of ethnically divided societies in asia, africa, and the caribbean, horowitz contends that the spread of ethnic conflict is inversely related to the proliferation of democracy. When groups can be formed along ethnic lines, ethnic identity can be used as a marker to recognize potential inltrators. Pdf structure and strategy in ethnic conflict semantic. Ethnic groups in conflict, updated edition with a new preface book. Human rights in russia and the former soviet republics 22 ethnic conflict by kristina libby since the fall of the soviet union, russia has experienced high levels of ethnic conflict with regard to exit claims by former satellite states that. Ethnic groups in conflict, contributes enormously to our current need for synthesis. That theory links conflict intensity to three indices of ethnic distribution. In 2006, he was appointed to secretary of states advisory committee on democracy promotion. An empirical study by joan esteban, laura mayoral, and debraj ray we examine empirically the impact of ethnic divisions on conflict, by using a specification based on esteban and ray 2011. As howrowitz stated in his famous ethnic groups in conflict. There is a longstanding difference of approach between those who see ethnic groups as firmly bounded, durable communities inclined toward ethnocentrism, hostility to outsiders, and passionate conflict, and those who see them as social constructs, with a solidarity based on material rewards and conflict behavior based on calculation.
Ethnic groups in conflict, updated edition with a new preface horowitz, donald l. Request an exam or desk copy recommend to your library pdf rightslink. Social composition is normally seen as affecting democracy via its in. Suneel kumar further, international conditions have created a setting in which ethnic demands are seen as timely and realistic. John burton 1990 the importance of this theory to ethnic conflict management in africa is that it moves beyond theories that blame african conflicts on a primordial past. Mar, 2001 buy ethnic groups in conflict, updated edition with a new preface 2nd edition by donald l horowitz isbn. Ethnic groups in conflict, updated edition with a new preface by donald l. Zartmann, eds, conflict resolution in africa washington, brookings, 1991 pp. Burton 1979 the human needs theory was introduced to debunk the other theories that attribute causes of conflict to the innately aggressive nature of human beings.
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