When Governments Collide by Alexandre Couture Gagnon HARDBACK 9781041024484

Taylor & Francis Ltd

When Governments CollideCompetition Within Nations in Qubec and Catalonia\nAuthor(s): Alexandre Couture Gagnon\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781041024484, 978-1041024484\nSynopsis\nWhen Governments Collide: Competition Within Nations in Qubec and Catalonia offers a comparative analysis of Qubec and Catalonia from the perspective of minority cultures operating within broader states, where their cultures and identities sometimes come in conflict with that of the majority, focusing on language, immigration, and foreign affairs policy.\n\nSince the mid-to-late 20th century, Qubec and Catalonia have been demanding greater powers from their respective federal or central governments. While Qubec has obtained significant powers over key identity policies (language, immigration, and international relations) from Ottawa, Catalonia has faced strong opposition from Madrid. This book looks at how each sub-state navigates its .