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"The protection of minority rights is all that stands between any democracy becoming a tyranny of the majority. This book looks at what minority rights are and why they are important. The age-appropriate text discusses the different types of minorities found in society and explores why it's important to protect their rights. Fact boxes provide additional information about key figures throughout the history of democracy that have fought for and protected minority rights"--

Introduction : Talking the Talk? -- The workings of international regime -- Nation-state building in transition from communism -- European nation-states and minority representation -- Extoling minority rights and implementing policies -- Excluding Roma from the Scope of Minority policy -- Policies for minority settlement beyond state-bounded territories -- Minority rights for migrant communities -- Conclusion : Walking out on minority rights?