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Autore |
Perina Rubén M. |
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The Organization of American States as the advocate and guardian of democracy : an insider's critical assessment of its role in promoting and defending democracy / / Rubén M. Perina |
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Lanham, Maryland : , : University Press of America, Inc., , 2015 |
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©2015 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (269 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Democratization - Latin America |
Democracy - Latin America |
Latin America |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; 2 Democracy in the Americas; 3 Cold War Challenges to Democracy and Early OAS Efforts to Defend It (1948-1985); 4 The International Promotion of Democracy; 5 The New Diplomatic and Legal Instruments for the Collective Promotion and Defense of Democracy; 6 The Inter-American Democratic Charter; 7 Technical Assistance for Democracy Promotion; 8 Electoral Observation; 9 The Survival of Democracy and OAS Relevance; 10 Institutional Tensions and Weaknesses; 11 The Challenging Hemispheric Horizon; 12 Suggestions for Revitalization; Bibliography |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the Organization of American States' new role in promoting and defending democracy in the Americas; examines how exactly it performs its role among its member states; points out the tensions, weaknesses and shortcomings that constrain its performance, and suggests ways of strengthening it. |
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