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1 online resource (338 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-301) and index. |
| Contents |
The evolution of the international organization-nation-state relationship -- The philosophical basis for international organizations' promotion of democracy: Kant, his acolytes and challengers -- Rights: plural definitions -- International organizations and the promotion of democracy -- Challenges to the realization of a global right to democracy -- Citizenship and the global right to democracy: cosmopolitan hope and evolution. |
| Summary |
This is an expansive study of what we call "The Global Right to Democracy." The idea gestates from a late 20th century reading of Immanuel Kant. This book is the first comprehensive look at the intersection of neo-Kantian theory and democratization programs undertaken by international organizations and non-governmental bodies in post-conflict and fragile states. The features of this new, assumed right, seem to graft onto international law--and thus hand over to international agencies--methods of protecting and effecting 'democracy' in its broadest definition. The consequence seems to be an alt. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804 -- Political and social views.
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Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804. |
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Political and social views. |
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Nation-building -- Philosophy.
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Nation-building. |
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Philosophy. |
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Peace (Philosophy)
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Peace (Philosophy) |
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International agencies -- History.
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International agencies. |
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History. |
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Nation-building -- International cooperation.
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International cooperation. |
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Peace-building -- International cooperation.
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Peace-building. |
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Democratization -- International cooperation.
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Democratization -- International cooperation. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Moore, John Allphin, 1940-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Pubantz, Jerry. Is There a Global Right to Democracy? : A Philosophical Analysis of Peacekeeping and Nation Building. Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, ©2011 9780773425934 |
| ISBN |
9780773411760 (electronic book) |
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0773411763 (electronic book) |
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