Suchergebnisse

How ethnic is "ethnic cleansing"? From Cyprus to Andalusia, Ireland to Bosnia, Pakistan to Palestine, Jack Goody finds religion -- inherently threatened by apostasy or conversion -- a stronger marker of communal conflict & mass expulsion than an ill-defined ethnicity. Adapted from the source document.

Alexander critiques "Closing the Gaps?" by John Gould. In his article, Gould proposes that ratios, not mathematical differences, be used to determine the breadth of the gap existing between the Maori & other ethnic groups in New Zealand. Alexander asserts that while ratios are appropriate measures of some data, they are not useful in every situation. He gives an example of the inappropriate use of ratios & reminds the reader of the importance of using statistics responsibly. 2 Tables. G. Gifford

Refutes commonly held views of ethnic conflicts, and argues that debates among policy-makers on intervention demand a more sober perspective. Topics include role of tribal and religious rivalry, genocide, globalization, and fanaticism; Africa, the former Soviet Union, and elsewhere.