{"product_id":"9781487547547","title":"The Legitimacy Clash","description":"Author: Alain-G Gagnon\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781487547547\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: University of Toronto Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 18 Jan 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book explores the structural political imbalances that exist within complex democratic federations. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the coming decade, we may see the advent of multinational federalism on an international scale. As great powers and international organizations become increasingly uncomfortable with the creation of new states, multinational federalism is now an important avenue to explore, and in recent decades the experiences of Canada and Quebec have had a key influence on the approaches taken to manage national and community diversity around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on comparative scholarship and several key case studies (including Scotland, Catalonia, Quebec, and interactions between Indigenous peoples and various orders of government) \u003ci\u003eThe Legitimacy Clash\u003c\/i\u003e takes a fresh look at the relationship between majorities and minorities while exploring theoretical advances in both federal studies and contemporary nationalisms. Alain-G. Gagnon critically examines the prospects and potential for a multinational federal state, specifically for nations seeking affirmation in a hostile context. \u003ci\u003eThe Legitimacy Clash\u003c\/i\u003e reflects on the importance of legitimacy over legality in assessing the conflicts of claims.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46819982278814,"sku":"ADS-9781487547547","price":134.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781487547547.jpg?v=1778467753","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781487547547","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}