The global trend toward democratization of the last two decades has been accompanied by the resurgence of various politics of "identity/difference." From nation

A new emphasis on diversity and difference is displacing older myths of nation or community. A new attention to gender, race, language or religion is disrupting

As Europe becomes increasingly diverse, understanding the effects of differences among citizens within European democracy crucial. The contributors to Differenc

Although democracy is, in principle, the antithesis of dynastic rule, families with multiple members in elective office continue to be common around the world.