Thomas Legler, Sharon F. Lean, Dexter S. Boniface:Förderung der Demokratie in Amerika von Thomas Legler (englisch) Hardcover-Buch
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By Thomas Legler, Sharon F. Lean, Dexter S. Boniface. Sharon F. Lean is an assistant professor of political science at Wayne State University. Dexter S. Boniface is an assistant professor… More...
By Thomas Legler, Sharon F. Lean, Dexter S. Boniface. Sharon F. Lean is an assistant professor of political science at Wayne State University. Dexter S. Boniface is an assistant professor of political science at Rollins College. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Promoting Democracy in the Americas by Thomas Legler, Sharon F. Lean, Dexter S. Boniface Showcasing cutting-edge theoretical debates, Promoting Democracy in the Americas offers a much needed reality check on whether international and transnational actors are indeed successful in their efforts to promote democracy and, if so, exactly what type of democracy they envision. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Integrating comparative politics and international relations perspectives, this volume provides a critical analysis of the role of international and transnational actors in contemporary democratization processes in the Americas. It covers recent challenges to democracy in Venezuela, Haiti, and Ecuador along with current debates about election monitoring and democracy promotion within the Organization of American States. The book provides up-to-date case studies-not available in any other text-of the major actors involved in recent democracy promotion activities in the Americas. The contributors focus on diverse themes related to efforts to strengthen democracy in the Americas and include fresh material on the role of regional powers other than the United States-specifically Brazil and Canada-in regional initiatives. Showcasing cutting-edge theoretical debates, Promoting Democracy in the Americas offers a much needed reality check on whether international and transnational actors are indeed successful in their efforts to promote democracy and, if so, exactly what type of democracy they envision. Notes This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the experience with democracy promotion in the Americas. It offers an up-to-date, engaging discussion, which balances theory and empirical analysis. An important contribution and a valuable analysis of a key normative question-how do we assist democracy?-that extracts lessons of great policy relevance. -- Gerardo L. Munck, School of International Relations, University of Southern California, coauthor of Passion, Craft, and Method in Comparative Politics This book is a comprehensive and solid analysis of the ups and downs of democracy promotion in the Americas. It shows how much the democracy cause has gained ground in the region since the historic 1991 OAS Santiago Commitment to Democracy, but it also demonstrates the failures and shortcomings of this process, as well as the challenges that lie ahead in the defense and promotion of representative democracy in the Americas. It is a fine guidebook for scholars and practitioners. -- Heraldo Munoz, Ambassador of Chile to the United Nations This timely volume assembles a diverse international team to cast light on the transnationalization of regime change in the Americas. Comparing OAS, state-based, and NGO promotion efforts across the region, this study expands our understanding of democracy beyond an electoral process-to include important dimensions of citizenship and accountability. Analytically, the interplay between structural and normative interpretations of democratization advances the constructivist approach to world politics. -- Alison Brysk, University of California, Irvine Author Biography Thomas Legler is a professor of international studies at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico. Sharon F. Lean is an assistant professor of political science at Wayne State University. Dexter S. Boniface is an assistant professor of political science at Rollins College. Table of Contents ForewordPrefaceList of Acronyms and AbbreviationsChapter 1. The International and Transnational Dimensions of Democracy in the AmericasPart I: The Role of the OAS and Regional PowersChapter 2. The OAS and Legalizing Norms of DemocracyChapter 3. The OAS's Mixed RecordChapter 4. The United States: Rhetoric and RealityChapter 5. Canada: Democracy's New Champion?Chapter 6. Brazil: How Realists Defend DemocracyPart II: Election MonitoringChapter 7. Election Monitoring and the Western Hemisphere IdeaChapter 8. External Validation and Democratic AccountabilityPart III: Crisis CasesChapter 9. Haiti 2004: CARICOM's Democracy Promotion EortsChapter 10. Venezuela 2002–2004: The Ch.vez Challenge Chapter 11. Ecuador 2004–2005: Democratic Crisis ReduxPart IV: Critical ReflectionsChapter 12. The International Political Economy of Democracy Promotion: Lessons from Haiti and GuatemalaChapter 13. Transnational Response to Democratic Crisis in the Americas, 1990–2005Appendix A. OAS Resolution 1080Appendix B. The Inter-American Democratic CharterReferences List of Contributors Index Review A worthy successor to Tom Farer's seminal Beyond Sovereignty. -- Richard Feinberg Foreign Affairs Excellent new volume. -- Jesse Lerner-Kinglake Bulletin of Latin American Research Promotional This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the experience with democracy promotion in the Americas. It offers an up-to-date, engaging discussion, which balances theory and empirical analysis. An important contribution and a valuable analysis of a key normative question-how do we assist democracy?-that extracts lessons of great policy relevance. -- Gerardo L. Munck, School of International Relations, University of Southern California, coauthor of Passion, Craft, and Method in Comparative Politics This book is a comprehensive and solid analysis of the ups and downs of democracy promotion in the Americas. It shows how much the democracy cause has gained ground in the region since the historic 1991 OAS Santiago Commitment to Democracy, but it also demonstrates the failures and shortcomings of this process, as well as the challenges that lie ahead in the defense and promotion of representative democracy in the Americas. It is a fine guidebook for scholars and practitioners. -- Heraldo Munoz, Ambassador of Chile to the United Nations This timely volume assembles a diverse international team to cast light on the transnationalization of regime change in the Americas. Comparing OAS, state-based, and NGO promotion efforts across the region, this study expands our understanding of democracy beyond an electoral process-to include important dimensions of citizenship and accountability. Analytically, the interplay between structural and normative interpretations of democratization advances the constructivist approach to world politics. -- Alison Brysk, University of California, Irvine Long Description Integrating comparative politics and international relations perspectives, this volume provides a critical analysis of the role of international and transnational actors in contemporary democratization processes in the Americas. It covers recent challenges to democracy in Venezuela, Haiti, and Ecuador along with current debates about election monitoring and democracy promotion within the Organization of American States.The book provides up-to-date case studies -- not available in any other text -- of the major actors involved in recent democracy promotion activities in the Americas. The contributors focus on diverse themes related to efforts to strengthen democracy in the Americas and include fresh material on the role of regional powers other than the United States -- specifically Brazil and Canada -- in regional initiatives. Showcasing cutting-edge theoretical debates, Promoting Democracy in the Americas offers a much needed reality check on whether international and transnational actors are indeed successful in their efforts to promote democracy and, if so, exactly what type of democracy they envision. Review Text ""Excellent new volume."" Review Quote "Excellent new volume." -- Jesse Lerner-Kinglake, Bulletin of Latin American Research Details ISBN0801886759 Short Title PROMOTING DEMOCRACY IN AMER Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Language English ISBN-10 0801886759 ISBN-13 9780801886751 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2007 Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States Edited by Sharon F. Lean Birth 1973 Edition 1st Audience Age 13 Illustrations 1 Illustrations, black and white DOI 10.1604/9780801886751 Author Dexter S. Boniface NZ Release Date 2007-11-04 US Release Date 2007-11-04 UK Release Date 2007-11-04 Pages 360 Publication Date 2007-11-04 Alternative 9780801886768 DEWEY 321.8097 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2007-09-14 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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