Lawrence M Anderson
Biographic Data
| ID | 4282671 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lawrence M Anderson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lawrence M |
| FAMILY NAME | Anderson |
| SIGNATURE | ANDERSON L M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Wisconsin–Whitewater |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 73 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Both Too Much and Too Little
Federalism is often praised for being able to accommodate diversity within the confines of a single state while preventing secession. Federalism, however, is fraught with tensions and instability. Federalism is typically adopted as a second-best alternative among actors whose first choice is either a more centralized state or a more decentralized state. These preferences persist over time. Instability in federation, then, comes from federal partn…
Federalism, Secession, and the American State
The Paradox of Federalism
The paradox of federalism is about whether self-rule accommodates or exacerbates ethnic divisions. A federal arrangement that formally recognizes ethno-linguistic diversity to help manage divisions can also pave the way for eventual disintegration. In this introductory piece, the editors of this Special Issue highlight a number of common reference points for the study of the secession-inducing and secession-preventing features of federalism: Firs…
Sequence and strategy in the secession of the American South
Theorizing Federalism in Iraq
The debate regarding whether federalism can manage, prevent or resolve conflict in deeply divided societies while maintaining the territorial integrity of existing states is ongoing—both on the ground and in the theoretical literature. This paper explores one central facet of the debate about federalism through an exploration of the case of Iraq. It is argued that institutional features of federalism and realities on the ground make Iraq uniquely…
Federalism and Secessionism
Secessionism is conventionally understood as a group's response to a powerful grievance. But grievance cannot explain why secession, rather than another strategy, is pursued. I argue that the institutional setting in which grievance is experienced plays a crucial role in placing secession on the agenda as a viable remediation strategy. I demonstrate this by examining the institutional environment of Canadian federalism and the Québécois secession…
Exploring the paradox of autonomy
Many social scientists have recommended autonomy as a cure-all for territorially-based intrastate conflict. Lately, however, social scientists have begun to explore the possibility that autonomy may actually contribute to, rather than ameliorate, intrastate conflict by creating new opportunities for conflict and providing state-like institutions through which regional groups in conflict are able to pursue secession. This article fills a gap in th…
The Paradox of Federalism
The paradox of federalism is about whether self-rule accommodates or exacerbates ethnic divisions. A federal arrangement that formally recognizes ethno-linguistic diversity to help manage divisions can also pave the way for eventual disintegration. In this introductory piece, the editors of this Special Issue highlight a number of common reference points for the study of the secession-inducing and secession-preventing features of federalism: Firs…
Exploring the paradox of autonomy
Many social scientists have recommended autonomy as a cure-all for territorially-based intrastate conflict. Lately, however, social scientists have begun to explore the possibility that autonomy may actually contribute to, rather than ameliorate, intrastate conflict by creating new opportunities for conflict and providing state-like institutions through which regional groups in conflict are able to pursue secession. This article fills a gap in th…
Theorizing Federalism in Iraq
The debate regarding whether federalism can manage, prevent or resolve conflict in deeply divided societies while maintaining the territorial integrity of existing states is ongoing—both on the ground and in the theoretical literature. This paper explores one central facet of the debate about federalism through an exploration of the case of Iraq. It is argued that institutional features of federalism and realities on the ground make Iraq uniquely…
Federalism and Secessionism
Secessionism is conventionally understood as a group's response to a powerful grievance. But grievance cannot explain why secession, rather than another strategy, is pursued. I argue that the institutional setting in which grievance is experienced plays a crucial role in placing secession on the agenda as a viable remediation strategy. I demonstrate this by examining the institutional environment of Canadian federalism and the Québécois secession…
Sequence and strategy in the secession of the American South
Exploring the paradox of autonomy
Many social scientists have recommended autonomy as a cure-all for territorially-based intrastate conflict. Lately, however, social scientists have begun to explore the possibility that autonomy may actually contribute to, rather than ameliorate, intrastate conflict by creating new opportunities for conflict and providing state-like institutions through which regional groups in conflict are able to pursue secession. This article fills a gap in th…
Theorizing Federalism in Iraq
The debate regarding whether federalism can manage, prevent or resolve conflict in deeply divided societies while maintaining the territorial integrity of existing states is ongoing—both on the ground and in the theoretical literature. This paper explores one central facet of the debate about federalism through an exploration of the case of Iraq. It is argued that institutional features of federalism and realities on the ground make Iraq uniquely…
Federalism and Secessionism
Secessionism is conventionally understood as a group's response to a powerful grievance. But grievance cannot explain why secession, rather than another strategy, is pursued. I argue that the institutional setting in which grievance is experienced plays a crucial role in placing secession on the agenda as a viable remediation strategy. I demonstrate this by examining the institutional environment of Canadian federalism and the Québécois secession…
Sequence and strategy in the secession of the American South
The Paradox of Federalism
The paradox of federalism is about whether self-rule accommodates or exacerbates ethnic divisions. A federal arrangement that formally recognizes ethno-linguistic diversity to help manage divisions can also pave the way for eventual disintegration. In this introductory piece, the editors of this Special Issue highlight a number of common reference points for the study of the secession-inducing and secession-preventing features of federalism: Firs…
Federalism, Secession, and the American State
Both Too Much and Too Little
Federalism is often praised for being able to accommodate diversity within the confines of a single state while preventing secession. Federalism, however, is fraught with tensions and instability. Federalism is typically adopted as a second-best alternative among actors whose first choice is either a more centralized state or a more decentralized state. These preferences persist over time. Instability in federation, then, comes from federal partn…
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