State-Building: Theory and Practice (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Pol) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415543487 ISBN 13: 9780415543484

Publisher: Routledge, 2009

Synopsis

This study brings together internationally renowned academics to provide a detailed insight into the theory and practice of state-building.

State-building is one of the dominant themes in contemporary international relations. This text addresses both the theoretical logic behind state-building and key practical manifestations of this phenomenon. Unlike ‘how-to’ manuals that seek to identify best practice, this book interrogates the normative assumptions inherent in this practice and the manner in which state-building impacts on contemporary international relations.

The logic of state-building is explored and analyzed providing insight into the historical context that catalyzed this process, the relationship between international law and the practice of international administration, and the political ramifications and implications of external governance. Case studies on Bosnia, Kosovo and East Timor provide practical examples of key contradictions within the state-building process, highlighting the lack of accountability, democracy and vision manifest in these operations.

Offering a coherent critical analysis of an increasingly important international issue, State-Building will appeal to students and scholars of international relations, comparative politics and political theory.

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About the Author

Aidan Hehir, Neil Robinson

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415543487
• ISBN 13: 9780415543484
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216
• Editor: Hehir Aidan, Robinson Neil