Lynching and Local Justice: Legitimacy and Accountability in Weak States by Dara

Description: Lynching and Local Justice by Dara Kay Cohen, Danielle F. Jung When authority is contested or ambiguous, mass punishment for transgressions can emerge that is public, brutal, and requires broad participation. Using original cross-national and survey data, we show lynching is a persistent problem in many countries over the last four decades. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What are the social and political consequences of poor state governance and low state legitimacy? Under what conditions does lynching – lethal, extralegal group violence to punish offenses to the community – become an acceptable practice? We argue lynching emerges when neither the state nor its challengers have a monopoly over legitimate authority. When authority is contested or ambiguous, mass punishment for transgressions can emerge that is public, brutal, and requires broad participation. Using new cross-national data, we demonstrate lynching is a persistent problem in dozens of countries over the last four decades. Drawing on original survey and interview data from Haiti and South Africa, we show how lynching emerges and becomes accepted. Specifically, support for lynching most likely occurs in one of three conditions: when states fail to provide governance, when non-state actors provide social services, or when neighbors must rely on self-help. Table of Contents 1. Introduction. Lynching in global comparative perspective; 2. Toward a theory of legitimacy and lynching; 3. Lynching around the world: cross-national evidence; 4. Local governance, legitimacy and lynching in Port-au-Prince; 5. Conclusion. Implications for theory and policy. Promotional This Element argues lynching emerges when neither the state nor its challengers have a monopoly over legitimate authority. Promotional "Headline" This Element argues lynching emerges when neither the state nor its challengers have a monopoly over legitimate authority. Description for Bookstore When authority is contested or ambiguous, mass punishment for transgressions can emerge that is public, brutal, and requires broad participation. Using original cross-national and survey data, we show lynching is a persistent problem in many countries over the last four decades. Description for Library When authority is contested or ambiguous, mass punishment for transgressions can emerge that is public, brutal, and requires broad participation. Using original cross-national and survey data, we show lynching is a persistent problem in many countries over the last four decades. Details ISBN1108794475 Pages 75 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1108794475 ISBN-13 9781108794473 Format Paperback Author Danielle F. Jung Publication Date 2020-09-17 DEWEY 364.134 UK Release Date 2020-09-17 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-09-17 NZ Release Date 2020-09-17 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 11 Line drawings, black and white Subtitle Legitimacy and Accountability in Weak States Series Elements in Political Economy Alternative 9781108885591 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168641725;

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