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Shadow Separatism

Implications for Democratic Consolidation
By:Matthew Crosston
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
Print ISBN:9781138357327
eText ISBN:9781351149303
Edition:1
Copyright:2004
Format:Reflowable

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Originally published in 2004. Examining autonomy in the Russian Federation, Matthew Crosston ascertains how the regional use of bilateral autonomy treaties has influenced the long-term stability, legitimacy and efficacy of the state. The study challenges some long-accepted conclusions about democratization and the devolution of power, advancing into new international arenas Riker and Dahl's relatively-ignored theoretical concerns that decentralized federations are ineffective and disintegrative while centralized federations are consolidating. Scholars of Russian politics, democratization, ethnic conflict, comparative intergovernmental relations and development will find this book particularly stimulating.