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OverviewThe notion of democracy is a key principle of the United Nations and underpins much of its work. Almost a third of the UNs members have requested its assistance in conducting elections. The UN is supporting a new wave of democracy, although not without difficulty in places such as East Timor, Afghanistan, Cambodia and Kosovo. The role of the UN in the promotion of democracy is significant but also sometimes problematic. This book considers and questions the modalities, effectiveness and controversies of the UNs work in promoting and assisting democracy. It examines if the UN can help to build the foundations of democracy and whether, as an externalactor, it can have a substantive positive impact upon the development of democratic governance inside societies. Set against a background of political science and international relations, The UN Role in Promoting Democracy explores how the normative ideals of democracy interact with the realities of power in the international arena and in the societies in which the UN works. In so doing, this volume provides a timely analysis of the prospects and limitations of the UNs work in this area, and of the broader field of democracy promotion. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Edward Newman , Roland RichPublisher: United Nations University Press Imprint: United Nations University Press ISBN: 9786610915699ISBN 10: 6610915695 Pages: 370 Publication Date: 01 January 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |