The Case for Multinational Federalism: Beyond the all-encompassing nation by Ala

Description: The Case for Multinational Federalism by Alain-G. Gagnon This book explores the debates centred on diversity through a normative and empirical analytical assessment of the political sociology of multinational democracies and the institutional possibilities associated with federalism. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Throughout the world, liberal-democracies are grappling with increasing claims made in the name of minority national, socio-cultural and ethno-cultural identities that seek greater recognition in the institutions of the nation-state. This work inserts itself into debates centred on diversity through a normative and empirical analytical assessment of the political sociology of multinational democracies. The main thread of the arguments put forward is that federalism, in both its institutional manifestations and its sociological properties, constitutes a promising avenue for the management of cohabitating political communities and for the affirmation of collective identities within states that are constituted by two or more nations. Author Alain-G Gagnon develops his argument by contending that the federal principle allows for the exercise of advanced democratic practices within nation-states, permitting internal nations to openly affirm the bases of adherence to a common political project. At the same time, he argues that federalism nourishes the development of distinct collective traditions that serve to benefit all parties to the association. It is concluded that only in such a scenario will the elusive pursuit of an authentic and shared loyalty underpin multination states and ensure their stability, in contrast to the instrumental sentiments of belonging engendered by procedural territorial federal models.Focusing primarily on the Canadian case, this book also draws inspiration from other federal states (Belgium, the United States), as well as federalizing states (Spain, the United Kingdom). It will be of keen interest to students and scholars of Politics, European Studies, along with Nationalism and Federalism Studies. Back Cover Throughout the world, liberal-democracies are grappling with increasing claims made in the name of minority national, socio-cultural and ethno-cultural identities that seek greater recognition in the institutions of the nation-state. This work inserts itself into debates centred on diversity through a normative and empirical analytical assessment of the political sociology of multinational democracies. The main thread of the arguments put forward is that federalism, in both its institutional manifestations and its sociological properties, constitutes a promising avenue for the management of cohabitating political communities and for the affirmation of collective identities within states that are constituted by two or more nations.Author Alain-G Gagnon develops his argument by contending that the federal principle allows for the exercise of advanced democratic practices within nation-states, permitting internal nations to openly affirm the bases of adherence to a common political project. At the same time, he argues that federalism nourishes the development of distinct collective traditions that serve to benefit all parties to the association. It is concluded that only in such a scenario will the elusive pursuit of an authentic and shared loyalty underpin multination states and ensure their stability, in contrast to the instrumental sentiments of belonging engendered by procedural territorial federal models.Focusing primarily on the Canadian case, this book also draws inspiration from other federal states (Belgium, the United States), as well as federalizing states (Spain, the United Kingdom). It will be of keen interest to students and scholars of Politics, European Studies, along with Nationalism and Federalism Studies. Author Biography Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Canada Table of Contents Introduction: The Merits of Federalism and New Awareness of the Multination 1. Memory and National Identity in Catalonia and Québec 2. The Normative Foundations of Asymmetrical Federalism: the Canadian Situation from a Comparative Perspective 3. The Emerging Phenomenon of the Multination 4. Executive Federalism and the Exercise of Democracy in Canada 5. The Effects of Majority Nationalism in Canada 6. Resistance and Potential: the Duty to Consider the Multination Details ISBN0415546486 Short Title CASE FOR MULTINATIONAL FEDERAL Language English ISBN-10 0415546486 ISBN-13 9780415546485 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Beyond the all-encompassing nation UK Release Date 2009-08-20 AU Release Date 2009-08-20 NZ Release Date 2009-08-20 Illustrations 1 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white Author Alain-G. Gagnon Pages 176 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Studies in Federalism and Decentralization Publication Date 2009-08-20 Alternative 9780415850988 DEWEY 321.02 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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