{"product_id":"nation-building-jochen-hippler-9780745323350","title":"Nation-Building: A Key Concept For Peaceful Conflict Transformation?","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrently 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'.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jochen Hippler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0745323359\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780745323350\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pluto Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.58h x 5.34w x 0.58d","brand":"Jochen Hippler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44138414342399,"sku":"9780745323350","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b7c7e573-479f-4d7d-b21d-fae2885511ab.jpg?v=1687899536","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nation-building-jochen-hippler-9780745323350","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}