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Nation-Building - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover) Loot Price: R2,065
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Nation-Building - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover): Cynthia A. Watson

Nation-Building - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover)

Cynthia A. Watson

Series: Contemporary World Issues

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A revealing exploration of nation-building around the world and its related problems and challenges-from conflict to the role of democracy. Nation-Building: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth examination of the nation-building process with special focus on the late 20th century to the present. U.S. national security expert Cynthia Watson explores economic, political, and social aspects of nation-building and provides unique insight into hot issues and fundamental concerns. Presenting nation-building from many perspectives, Watson discusses states such as Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkan countries, and East Timor, among others. She illustrates the challenges of rebuilding a country's infrastructure as well as unanticipated problems. The work provides a thorough treatment of the role that democracy plays in the nation-building process and illuminates the position of the United States juxtaposed with UN peacekeeping efforts. This one-of-a-kind reference work is complete with primary source documents, biographical sketches, and resource suggestions. Chronology of the dramatic history of nation-building, covering key developments such as the aftermath of military operations in Afghanistan and the rebuilding of Iraq Biographical profiles of significant individuals who have had a positive or negative impact on nation-building, including Hamid Karzai and Osama bin Laden

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Imprint: ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin: United States
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Release date: July 2004
Authors: Cynthia A. Watson
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 333
ISBN-13: 978-1-85109-594-0
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > International institutions > United Nations & UN agencies
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LSN: 1-85109-594-2
Barcode: 9781851095940

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