'Size Matters. A Case Study of Small Island Democracy on the Isle of Man'.
Date(s): 2012
Creator(s): Ahlbom, Tove
Scope & Content: Bachelor dissertation in Political Science submitted to the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The thesis is a case study of the Isle of Man political system, aiming to further explore variables related to smallness and "island ness" that beds for a consensual type of democracy. Subjects explored: democratic institutions in small island states; consensual systems; British political and cultural heritage; crown dependency relations with the UK; Viking heritage; homogeneity; Governmental organisation; enabling economic growth. Appendices includes: a schematic model of the Isle of Man political system.
Administration / Biographical History: The author lived on the Isle of Man from October 2012 until January 2013.
Language: English
Extent: 39 pages
Item name: document
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 13296
Record class: Private
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