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Votes and Violence

Electoral Competition and Ethnic Riots in India

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The book explores the dynamics of Hindu-Muslim riots in India, revealing how state governments influence their occurrence based on electoral interests. It argues that riots can be strategically manipulated to sway elections, with some governments actively preventing violence while others may incite it for political gain. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset and case studies of various Indian states, the author examines the intricate relationship between political calculations and communal violence, shedding light on the underlying motivations behind these conflicts.

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Votes and Violence, Steven I. Wilkinson

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Jaar van publicatie
2006
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Ondertitel
Electoral Competition and Ethnic Riots in India
Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2006
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
312
ISBN13
9780521536059
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The book explores the dynamics of Hindu-Muslim riots in India, revealing how state governments influence their occurrence based on electoral interests. It argues that riots can be strategically manipulated to sway elections, with some governments actively preventing violence while others may incite it for political gain. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset and case studies of various Indian states, the author examines the intricate relationship between political calculations and communal violence, shedding light on the underlying motivations behind these conflicts.