Table of Contents

List of Illustrations Preface 1. Theory of Identity and Institutions 2. Inequality and Nationalist Conflicts: The Dual Process of State-Building and Nation-Building in Spain 3. Integrating Strong National Identities in the European Union 4. Protestants, Catholics, and the Good Friday Peace Agreement in Northern Ireland 5. Conclusion: Institutions and the Construction of Identity Notes Bibliography Index

About the Author

Neal G. Jesse is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University. Kristen P. Williams is Assistant Professor of Government and International Relations at Clark University and the author of Despite Nationalist Conflicts: Theory and Practice of Maintaining World Peace.

Reviews

"Most studies dealing with post - cold war ethnic conflicts focus exclusively on the causes of these disagreements. Identity and Institutions, in contrast, analyzes how cross-border institutions, by combining entities, can help in reducing ethnic conflict. The blending of social psychology with political institutions is new, and makes a significant contribution." - Uk Heo, coeditor of Conflict in Asia: Korea, China-Taiwan, and India-Pakistan"