TY - BOOK
T1 - State-building
T2 - Theory and practice
AU - Hehir, Aidan
AU - Robinson, Neil
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2007 Aidan Hehir and Neil Robinson for selection and editorial matter; individual contributors, for their contributions. All rights reserved.
PY - 2007/2/27
Y1 - 2007/2/27
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84911077439&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.4324/9780203964712
DO - 10.4324/9780203964712
M3 - Book
AN - SCOPUS:84911077439
SN - 0203964713
SN - 9780203964712
BT - State-building
PB - Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
ER -