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Contested States in World Politics

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  • © 2009

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  1. Deon Geldenhuys

    1. University of Johannesburg, South Africa

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

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      Pages 1-4

  3. Theoretical Perspectives

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
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    2. Confirmed versus Contested States

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      Pages 7-28

    3. Origins of Contested Statehood

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      Pages 29-44

    4. Alternative Destinations for Contested States

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      Pages 45-66

  4. Case Studies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67
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    2. The Eurasian Quartet

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      Pages 69-106

    3. Kosovo

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      Pages 107-127

    4. Somaliland

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      Pages 128-146

    5. Palestine

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      Pages 147-169

    6. Northern Cyprus

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      Pages 170-189

    7. Western Sahara

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      Pages 190-207

    8. Taiwan

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      Pages 208-233

  5. Conclusion

    1. Conclusion

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      Pages 234-242

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 243-295
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This book investigates a phenomenon in world politics that is largely overlooked by scholars, namely entities lacking international recognition of their status as independent states. It includes case studies on the Eurasian Quartet, Kosovo, Somaliland, Palestine, Northern Cyprus, Western Sahara and Taiwan.

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'Deon Geldenhuys has written a thorough and engaging treatment of this neglected aspect of world politics. Drawing from his wealth of knowledge in this area, Geldenhuys provides us with the requisite analytical tools and necessary historical depth to make sense of contested statehood, its impact and prospects.' - Chris Alden, London School of Economics, UK

'This book by Deon Geldenhuys, one of South Africa's best-known professors of international politics, examines a little-studied but important phenomenon in world politics: the 'wannabe state' those self-proclaimed entities that operate like states. This book provides an excellent examination of how and why contested states always have the potential to inflame international tensions.' - Kim Richard Nossal, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Johannesburg, South Africa

    Deon Geldenhuys

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DEON GELDENHUYS is Professor of Politics at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Specializing in International Relations, he has published several books, including Deviant Conduct in World Politics.

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