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OverviewAny theoretical model that attempts to understand the evolution and the dynamic of Canadian-American relations in the realm of security must be capable of responding these two questions. Models such as ""balance of power,"" ""hegemony,"" ""interdependence,"" or ""integration"" provide only partial answers. The North American Democratic Peace suggests that Canadian-American relations are a manifestation of the popular but controversial ""Democratic Peace"" effect. That democratic societies do not fight one another is well documented, but the mechanisms that produce and maintain this situation remain vague. Stephane Roussel argues that Canadian-U.S. security relations provide a case study that allows us to better understand this process. He shows that the structure of Canada-U.S. relations can be explained by the fact that in their mutual relations both governments have applied the norms and rules they use at the domestic level, such as banishing the use of violence and establishing equal representation. This book describes how the democratic-liberal values and norms shared by both states shaped the evolution of Canadian-American practices and institutions in the realm of security from 1867 to the formal creation of NORAD in 1958. It also challenges the common perception of Canada as a satellite of the U.S. and explains why Canadians and Americans take the peace between them for granted. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stéphane RousselPublisher: Queen's University Imprint: Queen's University Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.436kg ISBN: 9780889119376ISBN 10: 0889119376 Pages: 250 Publication Date: 25 May 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCA Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |