The Politics of Ethnicity in Ethiopia
Author | : Lovise Aalen |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2011-06-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004207295 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004207295 |
Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Politics of Ethnicity in Ethiopia by : Lovise Aalen
Download or read book The Politics of Ethnicity in Ethiopia written by Lovise Aalen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethiopia s unique system of ethnic-based federalism claims to minimise conflict by organising political power along ethnic lines. This empirical study shows that the system eases conflict at some levels but also sharpens inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic divides on the ground.