State-building theory and practice / edited by Aidan Hehir and Neil Robinson.

Other author Hehir, Aidan, 1977-
Other author Robinson, Neil, 1964-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAbingdon, Oxon. ; New York : Routledge,
Descriptionxvi, 200 p. ; 23 cm.
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SeriesRoutledge advances in international relations and global politics ; 53
Contents State-building and international politics : the emergence of a "new" problem and agenda / Neil Robinson -- Colonialism redux? : territorial administration by international organizations, colonial echoes, and the legitimacy of the "international" / Ralph Wilde -- State-building : power without responsibility / Philip Cunliffe -- The state-building dilemma : good governance or democratic government? / David Chandler -- Witnessing the demise of the developing state : problems for humanitarian advocacy / Vanessa Pupavac -- Who guards the guardians? : international accountability in Bosnia / Richard Caplan -- UNMIK - facilitating Kosovo's final status or its future status? : reconceptualising the problem, changing the solution / Aidan Hehir -- Building state failure in East Timor / Jarat Chopra -- In praise of folly : international administration and the corruption of humanity / William Bain -- Conclusion : from intervention to administration / Aidan Hehir.
Abstract This volume examines the issue of state building in international politics both historically and contemporarily. Developing and applying new theoretical approaches to state building, it also draws on case studies including Afghanistan, Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Rwanda.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 2006025434
ISBN041539435X (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN9780415394352 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN0203964713 (ebk.)
ISBN9780203964712 (ebk.)

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