Encyclopedia of Modern Separatist Movements

These informative entries examine the full range of modern separatist movements and insurgencies in the world today, including coverage of related organizations, parties, campaigns, political events, and leaders.

Acquaint yourself with the world’s main ethnic separatist and unification crusades, organizations, parties, campaigns, political events, and leaders in this comprehensive reference work. Individual entries examine the full range of movements and insurgencies including Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Baluchis, South Moluccans, Berbers, New Caledonia, and more. An introductory essay defines and explains ethnic separatist and unification movements, including causes and outcomes, and a chronology places events in historical perspective.

Christopher Hewitt is professor of sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Tom Cheetham is an independent researcher and lecturer specializing in international relations and political science.