Talk of the Nation: Language and Conflict in Romania and Slovakia

Talk of the Nation breaks new ground by focusing on both majority and minority political elites and parties in inter-ethnic relations. Csergo challenges arguments about the overwhelming importance of international influence. Her book demonstrates that the role of domestic political actors in inter-ethnic reconciliation is not merely that of "compliance" with international requirements or "effectiveness" in responding to external pressure--they are largely guided by the internal democratic process.