Overview

The Organization of American States (OAS) is the world's oldest regional multifunctional organization. This work provides a clear and comprehensive discussion of this important body, dealing with security, technical cooperation, and the construction of democratic institutions. Providing an incisive analysis of the history, decision making procedures, relevance, functions, and operations of the OAS, this book also examines the organization in the context of the web of international and regional institutions that deal with global governance and international politics in the Western Hemisphere. In this accessible and concise text, Monica Herz seeks to move beyond the well-studied roles of the OAS as a tool of foreign policy and assess the increasing significance of its independent normative and operational activities. Providing an important resource to those seeking to fully understand the activities and impact of the OAS, this work will be essential reading for all students of Latin American politics, international organization, and global governance.

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Author:   Mônica Herz (Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.280kg
ISBN:  

9780415498500

ISBN 10:   0415498503
Pages:   148
Publication Date:   13 April 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. The History of the OAS 3. Security 4. The Democratic Paradigm 5. Working Within a Plural Architecture for Governance

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Mônica Herz is an Associate Professor at the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and is the editor of the journal Contexto Internacional. She has written books, chapters, and articles on Latin American security, Brazilian foreign policy, and international organizations.

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