Nation-Building - A Reference Handbook

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.

About the author

Cynthia Watson is professor of strategy at the National War College, Washington, DC. Her published works include ABC-CLIO's U.S. National Security: A Reference Handbook.

Product details

• Authors: Cynthia Watson, Cynthia A Watson, Cynthia A. Watson, Cynthia Ann Watson, Watson Cynthia A.
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.06.2004
• EAN: 9781851095940
• ISBN: 978-1-85109-594-0
• No. of pages: 352
• Series: Contemporary World Issues; Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Afghanistan, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Middle Eastern, Iraq, International institutions, United Nations & Un Agencies, East Timor, East Timor / Timor-Leste