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Democracy and the Role of Associations
Taylor and Francis 2005; US$ 49.95Voluntary associations have been presented as a solution to political apathy and cynicism towards representative democracy. The authors collected in this volume, however, argue that these claims require more robust substantiation and seek to critically examine the crucial link between the associative sector and the health of democracy. Focusing on... more...
Global Civil Society
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 49.95For many commentators, global civil society is revolutionising our approach to global politics, as new non-state-based and border-free expressions of political community challenge territorial sovereignty as the exclusive basis for political community and identity. This challenge 'from below' to the nation-state system is increasingly seen as promising... more...
South Asia in the World
United Nations University Press 2004; US$ 43.00Presents issues of particular relevance to the region, and explores the potential for improvement both in domestic and international efforts at alleviating the problems of South Asia. more...
Intervention Without Intervening?
Palgrave Macmillan 2006; US$ 90.00This book looks at the evolution of the Organization of American States (OAS) multilateralism for democracy and the lessons its experience holds for other multilateral contexts. It also tackles the theoretical challenge of bridging the traditional divide between international relations and comparative politics. more...
NGOs and the Millennium Development Goals
Palgrave Macmillan 2007; US$ 95.00This book examines general Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) roles and comparative advantages in the broad fight to end global poverty, as well as roles and opportunities specific to particular Millennium Development Goals sectors. more...
The Trouble with Africa
Palgrave Macmillan 2006; US$ 25.00The World Bank's former spokesperson for Africa's controversial statement about who's to blame for the continent's problems... more...
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Taylor and Francis 2007; US$ 31.95During the Cold War, the two global superpowers were able to come together to resolve many issues of transparency and common challenges, leading to a change in European and global security. The OSCE covered the area formerly occupied by NATO and the Warsaw Pact, championing the Helsinki Final Act, which became a key international instrument to encourage... more...
Paths of Public Innovation in the Global Age
Edward Elgar Publishing 2007; US$ 40.00Following the traditional Scandinavian welfare state model, the Nordic/Scandinavian model has become popular as a basic concept for shaping future approaches to European social politics. This book presents a comparative discussion of the pursuit of innovation in the public sector. more...
Counterinsurgency in a Test Tube
RAND Corporation 2007; US$ 9.95With a matter of weeks to prepare, Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) personnel landed on July 24, 2003, armed for conflict but equally ready to restore peace without firing a shot in anger. RAMSIs aim was to assist the existing government in reestablishing order and rebuilding this island nation plagued by escalating militia... more...
The Arc
RAND Corporation 2005; US$ 9.95An examination of options for strengthening the housing and transportation infrastructure of a potential future independent Palestinian state in the context of a large and rapidly growing Palestinian population. The book includes initial cost estimates for improving and expanding infrastructure to facilitate successful development. more...









