Sri Lanka
Ethnic Fratricide and the Dismantling of Democracy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2689340 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tissa Fernando (University of British Columbia, corresponding author), J Tambiah (0000-0003-1451-1584), S J Tambiah |
| Year | 1987 |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 337-365 |
| Publication date | 1987-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Pacific Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-851X • E-ISSN: 1715-3379 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/2758178 |
| OpenAlex | W4300903979 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 347 |
This article examines the origins and consequences of the 1983 anti-Tamil riots in Sri Lanka, exploring the complex interplay of ethnic tensions, political opportunism, and the erosion of democratic institutions. It analyzes the historical backdrop of Sinhalese-Tamil relations, the specific events that triggered the violence, and the devastating impact on the country's social fabric and political landscape. The authors argue that the riots marked a turning point in Sri Lanka's history, leading to the escalation of ethnic conflict and the dismantling of democratic processes
Ancient history · Democracy · Ethnic group · Political science · Politics · South asia · Sri lanka · Asian Geopolitics and Ethnography · History · Law
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| Unique citing works | 249 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 8,9 |
| Citation span | 1987 - 2025 (39) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | Yes |
| Citation types | Neutral: 336 |