American Democracy Promotion by Michael Cox
Why does the United States promote democracy? How successful has it been? And why do critics often attack it for doing so? These are at least three of the questions examined in this wide-ranging discussion of American efforts to recast the international order in its own political image. The answers provided by a distinguished group of analysts are as diverse as they are challenging to traditional ways of thinking about US democracy promotion in terms of either a misconstrued moralism or an ideological facade masking some deeper, more sinister purpose. As we enter into the Twenty First century with American hegemony intact, it is vital to understand what drives the world's last remaining superpower. And this original study helps us do precisely that by exploring in detail and depth one of the more contentious, least analysed and most misunderstood aspects of American foreign policy.
This excellent edited volume brings together a distinguished group of international scholars to examine US efforts to promote democracy abroad* Journal of Peace Research *
This is a hugely impressive collection of essays, viewpoints and analyses. It represents the most important published attempt to come to grips with an issue which lies at the heart of contemporary international politics. * The World Today *
Consisting of fifteen illuminating essays, American Democracy Promotion offers a vigorous debate about the current direction of U.S. Foreign Policy. Anyone interested in international affairs -which should be all of us- should read this truly path-breaking book. * Douglas Brinkley, Director of the Eisenhower Center for American Studies and Professor of History at the University of New Orleans *
This is a hugely impressive collection of essays, viewpoints and analyses. It represents the most important published attempt to come to grips with an issue which lies at the heart of contemporary international politics. * The World Today *
Consisting of fifteen illuminating essays, American Democracy Promotion offers a vigorous debate about the current direction of U.S. Foreign Policy. Anyone interested in international affairs -which should be all of us- should read this truly path-breaking book. * Douglas Brinkley, Director of the Eisenhower Center for American Studies and Professor of History at the University of New Orleans *
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199240975 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199240973 |
| Title | American Democracy Promotion |
| Author | Michael Cox |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2000-08-31 |
| Number of pages | 366 |
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