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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003

    0801878489 / 9780801878480

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999

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    Paperback. Etat : Good. The book concludes with a hopeful view of the prospects for a fourth wave of global democratization.

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    Edité par Griffin, 2009

    0805089136 / 9780805089134

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par St. Martin's Press, 2009

    0805089136 / 9780805089134

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    Paperback. Etat : Good. "Meticulous . . . [Diamond] gleaned that . . . the fate of democracy was not driven by events but by the passion of individual people."--The New York Times Book Review In 1974, nearly three-quarters of all countries were dictatorships; today, more than half are democracies. Yet recent efforts to promote democracy have stumbled, and many democratic governments are faltering. In this sweeping vision for advancing freedom around the world, renowned social scientist Larry Diamond examines how and why democracy progresses. He demonstrates that the desire for democracy runs deep, even in very poor countries, and that seemingly entrenched regimes like Iran and China could become democracies within a generation. He also dissects the causes of the "democratic recession" in critical states, including the crime-infested oligarchy in Russia and the strong-armed populism of Venezuela. To spur a renewed democratic boom Diamond urges the United States to vigorously support good governance and free civic organizations. Only then will the spirit of democracy be secured. …

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Griffin, 2009

    0805089136 / 9780805089134

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Griffin, 2009

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    paperback. Etat : Good. The cover shows normal wear. The pages show normal wear. There is light highlighting or handwriting through out the book. Fast shipping and order satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of your purchase benefits Non-Profit Organizations, First Aid and Fire Stations.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Griffin (edition Reprint), 2009

    0805089136 / 9780805089134

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016

    1421419971 / 9781421419978

    Série : Livre 6 sur 8 - A Journal of Democracy Book

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    Paperback. Etat : Good. Contributors: Anne Applebaum, Anne-Marie Brady, Alexander Cooley, Javier Corrales, Ron Deibert, Larry Diamond, Patrick Merloe, Abbas Milani, Andrew Nathan, Marc F. Plattner, Peter Pomerantsev, Douglas Rutzen, Lilia Shevtsova, Alex Vatanka, Christopher Walker, and Frederic Wehrey.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Johns Hopkins University Press (edition ), 2016

    1421419971 / 9781421419978

    Série : Livre 6 sur 8 - A Journal of Democracy Book

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Penguin Putnam Inc, 2019

    0525560629 / 9780525560623

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    Hardback. Etat : Good. Larry Diamond, a lifelong scholar of democracy, examines the history of its struggles and its future. The defence of democracy has relied for decades on U.S. global leadership, including its alliances with advanced democracies in Europe and Asia. But, he warns, if America does not reclaim its traditional place as the keystone of democracy, today's global authoritarian trend will accelerate. But there is hope - Diamond offers concrete, deeply informed suggestions for policymakers and citizens alike to turn the tide and usher a new age of democratic renewal.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Penguin Putnam Inc, 2019

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    Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Larry Diamond, a lifelong scholar of democracy, examines the history of its struggles and its future. The defence of democracy has relied for decades on U.S. global leadership, including its alliances with advanced democracies in Europe and Asia. But, he warns, if America does not reclaim its traditional place as the keystone of democracy, today's global authoritarian trend will accelerate. But there is hope - Diamond offers concrete, deeply informed suggestions for policymakers and citizens alike to turn the tide and usher a new age of democratic renewal.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Penguin Press, 2019

    0525560629 / 9780525560623

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    Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999

    080186156X / 9780801861567

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    Paperback. Etat : Good. The book concludes with a hopeful view of the prospects for a fourth wave of global democratization.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par St Martin's Press, 2006

    0805080082 / 9780805080087

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    Paperback. Etat : Good. America's leading expert on democracy delivers the first insider's account of the U.S. occupation of Iraq-a sobering and critical assessment of America's effort to implant democracy In the fall of 2003, Stanford professor Larry Diamond received a call from Condoleezza Rice, asking if he would spend several months in Baghdad as an adviser to the American occupation authorities. Diamond had not been a supporter of the war in Iraq, but he felt that the task of building a viable democracy was a worthy goal now that Saddam Hussein's regime had been overthrown. He also thought he could do some good by putting his academic expertise to work in the real world. So in January 2004 he went to Iraq, and the next three months proved to be more of an education than he bargained for. Diamond found himself part of one of the most audacious undertakings of our time. In Squandered Victory he shows how the American effort to establish democracy in Iraq was hampered not only by insurgents and terrorists but also by a long chain of miscalculations, missed opportunities, and acts of ideological blindness that helped assure that the transition to independence would be neither peaceful nor entirely democratic. He brings us inside the Green Zone, into a world where ideals were often trumped by power politics and where U.S. officials routinely issued edicts that later had to be squared (at great cost) with Iraqi realities. His provocative and vivid account makes clear that Iraq-and by extension, the United States-will spend many years climbing its way out of the hole that was dug during the fourteen months of the American occupation. …

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par St Martin's Press, 2006

    0805080082 / 9780805080087

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    Paperback. Etat : Very Good. America's leading expert on democracy delivers the first insider's account of the U.S. occupation of Iraq-a sobering and critical assessment of America's effort to implant democracy In the fall of 2003, Stanford professor Larry Diamond received a call from Condoleezza Rice, asking if he would spend several months in Baghdad as an adviser to the American occupation authorities. Diamond had not been a supporter of the war in Iraq, but he felt that the task of building a viable democracy was a worthy goal now that Saddam Hussein's regime had been overthrown. He also thought he could do some good by putting his academic expertise to work in the real world. So in January 2004 he went to Iraq, and the next three months proved to be more of an education than he bargained for. Diamond found himself part of one of the most audacious undertakings of our time. In Squandered Victory he shows how the American effort to establish democracy in Iraq was hampered not only by insurgents and terrorists but also by a long chain of miscalculations, missed opportunities, and acts of ideological blindness that helped assure that the transition to independence would be neither peaceful nor entirely democratic. He brings us inside the Green Zone, into a world where ideals were often trumped by power politics and where U.S. officials routinely issued edicts that later had to be squared (at great cost) with Iraqi realities. His provocative and vivid account makes clear that Iraq-and by extension, the United States-will spend many years climbing its way out of the hole that was dug during the fourteen months of the American occupation.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Holt Paperbacks (edition First Edition), 2006

    0805080082 / 9780805080087

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Johns Hopkins University Press (edition ), 1999

    080186156X / 9780801861567

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc., 2015

    1626371474 / 9781626371477

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    Edité par The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996

    0801855365 / 9780801855368

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    Edité par Lynne Rienner Pub, 1999

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc. (edition 1), 2015

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Times Books, 2005

    0805078681 / 9780805078688

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    Hardback. Etat : Good. Chilling--and often scathing--detail . . . Should be read by anyone interested in understanding why the United States' quick military victory has given way to an increasingly virulent insurgency.--The New York Times In the fall of 2003, Stanford professor Larry Diamond received a call from Condoleezza Rice, asking if he would spend several months in Baghdad as an adviser to the American occupation authorities. Diamond had not been a supporter of the war in Iraq, but he felt that the task of building a viable democracy was a worthy goal. But when he went to Iraq, his experiences proved to be more of an education than he bargained for. Squandered Victory is Diamond's provocative and vivid account of how the American effort to establish democracy in Iraq was hampered not only by insurgents and terrorists but also by a long chain of miscalculations, missed opportunities, and acts of ideological blindness that helped assure that the transition to independence would be neither peaceful nor entirely democratic. And in a new Afterword for the paperback edition, Diamond shows how the ongoing instability in Iraq is a direct result of the shortsighted choices made during the fourteen months of the American occupation and the subsequent Iraqi interim government. A forceful and detailed critique of the invasion's aftermath. . . . A searing indictment. --The Wall Street Journal Larry Diamond has a flair for making incisive points at the right moment. . . . Squandered Victory] explodes with the frustrations he felt working for the U.S. occupation. --The New Republic.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Times Books, 2005

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Times Books, 2005

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    Etat : Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: Times Books Pub Date: 6/14/2005 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 384 First edition.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Johns Hopkins University Press, 1997

    0801857945 / 9780801857942

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Johns Hopkins University Press (edition New and Second and M> and and and and and ed.), 2003

    0801878489 / 9780801878480

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    Edité par Times Books, 2005

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    Edité par Times Books, 2005

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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par St. Martin's Press, 2009

    0805089136 / 9780805089134

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    Paperback. Etat : Very Good. "Meticulous . . . [Diamond] gleaned that . . . the fate of democracy was not driven by events but by the passion of individual people."--The New York Times Book Review In 1974, nearly three-quarters of all countries were dictatorships; today, more than half are democracies. Yet recent efforts to promote democracy have stumbled, and many democratic governments are faltering. In this sweeping vision for advancing freedom around the world, renowned social scientist Larry Diamond examines how and why democracy progresses. He demonstrates that the desire for democracy runs deep, even in very poor countries, and that seemingly entrenched regimes like Iran and China could become democracies within a generation. He also dissects the causes of the "democratic recession" in critical states, including the crime-infested oligarchy in Russia and the strong-armed populism of Venezuela. To spur a renewed democratic boom Diamond urges the United States to vigorously support good governance and free civic organizations. Only then will the spirit of democracy be secured.…