"Democracy and Social Peace in Divided Societies" is a comprehensive comparative study that addresses the representation of minorities and power-sharing in various countries. The analysis includes countries such as Canada, Kenya, South Africa, Fiji, India, Malaysia, and Yugoslavia. The author, M. Bogaards, introduces a new concept of the consociational party system and examines how diversity manifests within parties and what significance this has for social peacekeeping and democratic processes. The book offers valuable insights into the dynamics at play in divided societies and highlights the challenges and opportunities arising from diversity. It is aimed at professionals and students in the social sciences who wish to develop a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between democracy and social peace in pluralistic societies.