| Description |
x, 170 pages ; 20 cm |
| Series |
Themes for the 21st century |
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Themes for the 21st century.
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| Contents |
Part I. International society -- Part II. Sovereignty -- Part III. Democracy -- Part IV. Intervention |
| Summary |
"This book examines why it is so difficult to improve standards of international behaviour and explores the pre-conditions for any realistic attempt to do so. It discusses three major issues that have dominated international debate over the past decade: the tension between sovereignty and national self-determination; the problems associated with the attempt to spread democracy around the world; and the desirability of external intervention in ethnic and religious conflicts." "Rejecting both the unfounded optimism of the early 1990s and the cynical pessimism of more recent years, Professor Mayall points to the strong elements of continuity in international life. He concludes that international society is unlikely to be successfully reformed if governments continue to will progressive ends while evading responsibility for their actions."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [158]-164) and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
International relations.
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World politics.
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| LC no. |
2001275569 |
| ISBN |
0745625894 |
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0745625908 paperback |
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