Nation-Building - A Key Concept For Peaceful Conflict Transformation? (Paperback)

The term 'nation-building' has experienced a remarkable renaissance since the early 1990s. It has been used to describe and to justify the military interventions in Somalia, Afghanistan and Iraq. Linked to the idea of 'failed' or 'failing' states, the concept is used to hide and legitimise a whole range of diverse policies, allowing foreign powers to control and reshape countries in areas of conflict. Currently the international debate on nation building is heavily dominated by US actors and authors, especially by writers connected to the Bush administration or its policies. This book presents academic and political alternatives, presenting a critical view from 'Old Europe'. The book combines academic research and analysis with policy orientation, with contributors from both fields. It clarifies the terminology distinguishing developmental, peace-related, imperial and analytical approaches to nation-building. Highlighting its connections to globalization, democracy, ethnic and religious minorities, the contributors consider case studies such as Somalia, the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq and Nigeria.

General

Imprint:	Pluto Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2005
First published:	August 2005
Editors:	Jochen Hippler
Dimensions:	215 x 135 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-0-7453-2335-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Globalization Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General
LSN:	0-7453-2335-9
Barcode:	9780745323350

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