"Liberalism is an imperfect endeavour. Achieving socio-political cohesion in an era of ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity is a significant challenge in contemporary liberal democracies. In a quest for neutrality, public policies and institutions are shaped by the needs of the majority and can inadvertently marginalize minority interests. Minority groups must thus translate their desire for cultural recognition into terms that, ironically, often minimize cultural difference. Intercultural Deliberation examines the relationship between this minority rights paradox and cultural difference, building a compelling case for an inclusive approach to navigating minority rights claims. R.E. Lowe-Walker engages in a political dialogue designed to mitigate the unintended injustices imposed by majority norms. Instead of asking what the liberal state can tolerate, she asks how our understanding of difference affects our interpretation of minority claims. This important work thus serves as both a measure of social justice and a vehicle for social change."-- Provided by publisher.