Conversi, Daniele (2002) The smooth transition: Spain's 1978 constitution and the nationalities question. National Identities, 4 (3). pp. 223-244. ISSN 1460-8944
Full content URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1460894022000026105
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Abstract
Nationalist movements have played a key role in Spain's democratic transition, contributing decisively to frame the Spanish state in its present shape. This article will focus on the role of Constitution-making in providing the legitimacy needed in democratic transitions affected by the rise of sharp ethno-national conflicts. Among the contributing factors to the Transition's success the following are stressed: the Monarchy as a cohesive unitary symbol; the neutralisation of the Army's influence in political life; and a pragmatic, civic, a-nationalist leadership in Madrid
| Additional Information: | Nationalist movements have played a key role in Spain's democratic transition, contributing decisively to frame the Spanish state in its present shape. This article will focus on the role of Constitution-making in providing the legitimacy needed in democratic transitions affected by the rise of sharp ethno-national conflicts. Among the contributing factors to the Transition's success the following are stressed: the Monarchy as a cohesive unitary symbol; the neutralisation of the Army's influence in political life; and a pragmatic, civic, a-nationalist leadership in Madrid |
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| Keywords: | Spanish politics, Nationalities, Nationalism |
| Subjects: | L Social studies > L243 Politics of a specific country/region L Social studies > L214 Nationalism |
| Divisions: | College of Social Science > School of Social & Political Sciences |
| ID Code: | 962 |
| Deposited On: | 27 Sep 2007 |
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