1. Constitutionalism. -- 2. State, society and ethnicity. -- 3. Sinhala nationalism. -- 4. Tamil nationalism. -- 5. The Muslim factor. -- 6. Changes to demography. -- 7. Politicisation of violence. -- 8. Conflict management. -- 9. Sri Lanka's foreign policy. -- 10. Economic development. -- 11. State formation
Summary
"Sri Lanka: 60 Years of “Independence” and Beyond is a collection of articles exploring the complex issues that underpin Sri Lanka's history since its “independence” in 1948 - a period dominated by conflict between the Sinhalese and the Tamil people of the island."--Readings book launch, website