Nation-Building: A Reference Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781851095940)

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.

Author: Cynthia Watson
ISBN-10: 1851095942
ISBN-13: 9781851095940
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2004
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.22w x 1.18d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2005 pg. 354