Nation-Building: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) - Hardcover

Cynthia A. Watson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851095942 ISBN 13: 9781851095940

Publisher: ABC-CLIO (UK), 2004

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Cynthia A. Watson, Ph.D., is professor of strategy and chairwoman of the Department of Security Studies at the National War College in Washington, D.C. Her published works include ABC-CLIO's Nation-Building: A Reference Handbook and U.S. Military Service: A Reference Handbook, as well as the first edition of U.S. National Security: A Reference Handbook, which was awarded Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE magazine in 2003.

Edition details

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO (UK)
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851095942
• ISBN 13: 9781851095940
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352