Contested sovereignties : government and democracy in Middle Eastern and European perspectives : papers presented at a conference organized by the Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul 28-31, 2009 / edited by Elizabeth Ozdalga, Sune Persson

Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 224 p. : ill. (one col.) ; 28 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: The relationship between constitutional arrangements and democratic developments has long been a topic of debate among political scientists and jurists. This new book explores these questions with special reference to the Middle East, where political instability and problems related to the consolidation of nation states are particularly acute. This is an important book for students and scholars interested in contemporary and historical perspectives on issues of nation building, state sovereignty and democracy in Europe and the Middle East. Subject: European Union. Democracy - Turkey. Democracy - Middle East. Constitutional law - Turkey - Middle East. European history: c 1750 to c 1900. Ottoman Empire ; Southeast Europe ; c 1800 to c 1900 ; 20th century. Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy. Other names: Ozdalga, Elisabeth. Persson, Sune. Genre: Bibliography, Illustrated. 1 Kg.…