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Ethnic Conflict in Developing Societies

Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Fiji, and Suriname

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Examines the dynamics of post-colonial societies and their diverse population

  • Imposes a new area of discussion on ethnicity and conflict

  • Provides comparative analysis among Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Fiji, and Suriname

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction

    • Ann Marie Bissessar
    Pages 1-4
  3. The Persistence of Ethnic Communities

    • Ann Marie Bissessar
    Pages 5-18
  4. Fiji: A Fractured Society

    • Ann Marie Bissessar
    Pages 19-42
  5. Race and Politics in Guyana

    • Ann Marie Bissessar
    Pages 43-71
  6. Suriname

    • Ann Marie Bissessar
    Pages 73-88
  7. Trinidad and Tobago

    • Ann Marie Bissessar
    Pages 89-109
  8. Conclusion

    • Ann Marie Bissessar
    Pages 111-114
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 115-117

About this book



This book examines the experience of post-colonial territories and their attempts to manage ethnic communities within their countries. The study focuses on Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, and Fiji. This project looks at the mechanisms, which vary from legislation to political structures, systems, and institutions that have been introduced to allow for greater integration by these communities, and assesses their strengths and weaknesses. 






Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago

    Ann Marie Bissessar

About the author





Ann Marie Bissessar is Professor of Political Science, at The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago. She serves as the Dean of the faculty of Social Sciences (2015-present). Dr. Bissessar has also served as a member of the Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (2010-2013). She is the author/editor of eighteen books and approximately seventy articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her areas of interest include governance issues, reform, anti-corruption measures, and ethnic and racial studies. 

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Softcover Book USD 59.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 59.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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