Ethnicity versus nationalism : the devolution discourse in Sri Lanka
"Exploring the gamut of issues involved in this complex problem, this book constitutes a comprehensive and in-depth study of federalism and devolution in the Sri Lankan context. The author leads us on a journey of discovery spanning various phases of the evolution of the problem, from pre-independence Sri Lanka to the victory of the Kumaratunga government in 1994, and its subsequent failure to implement the much promised federal structure for the country."--BOOK JACKET
501 pages : maps ; 23 cm
9780761997719, 9788178292328, 0761997717, 8178292327
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Devolution or evolution?
Evolution of the debate I: pre-independence
Evolution of the debate II: post-independence
Chandrika Kumaratunga's devolution proposals
The ethnic and political responses
The issues
The debate
The LTTE factor
The devolution discourse in perspective
Conclusion
From Eelam to virtual Eelam: a postscript
"In association with Indian Council of World Affairs."