The democracy perspective in the Americas / Odeen Ishmael.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ishmael, M. A. Odeen (Mohammed Ali Odeen)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy--Caribbean Area.

Democracy.

Democracy--Central America.

Democracy--Latin America.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (299 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book presents the author's views on the evolution of democracy in the American hemisphere and the challenges confronting this form of governance. It comprises a collection of his statements and published commentaries made while serving as an ambassador from Guyana.

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; Chapter 01. Democracy and Poverty; Chapter 02. The Situation in Haiti; Chapter 03. Poverty: A Destabilizing Factor to Democracy; Chapter 04. A Time for Healing in Haiti; Chapter 05. Colonialism Left a Legacy of Underdevelopment; Chapter 06. The Return of President Aristide to Haiti; Chapter 07. The OAS Must Identify Proactive Methods to Build Democracy; Chapter 08. Women's Participation in Governance Is Indispensable; Chapter 09. Caribbean Countries Must Pool Ideas to Develop Their Resources; Chapter 10. The OAS Must Champion Debt Relief

Chapter 11. Violence against Women Violates Human Rights and Fundamental FreedomsChapter 12. Economic Insecurity Can Lead to Socio-Economic and Political Instability; Chapter 13. White Helmets Vital in New Global Human Order; Chapter 14. Haiti Facing Economic Challenges; Chapter 15. The Developmental Role of the OAS; Chapter 16. Eliminate Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities; Chapter 17. The Need for a New Global Human Order; Chapter 18. Sustainable Development Imperative for Small Countries; Chapter 19. Crime Undermines Democracy

Chapter 20. Economic Challenges to Smaller EconomiesChapter 21. OAS Should Set Up a Permanent Disaster Assistance Unit; Chapter 22. Effects of Global Economic Crisis on Smaller Economies; Chapter 23. All Nations Must Adhere to Democratic Principles; Chapter 24. Security Concerns of Small Developing States; Chapter 25. Democracy Must Be Consultative and Participatory; Chapter 26. Hemispheric Unity Comes About with Expanding Democracy; Chapter 27. There is No Perfect Democracy; Chapter 28. Terrorism-A Threat to International Peace and Security; Chapter 29. The Situation in Venezuela

Chapter 30. Influencing the Democratic Process in the Americas-A Tribute to Simon BolivarChapter 31. The Importance of Political Dialogue; Chapter 32. Political Dialogue Imperative for a Democratic Haiti; Chapter 33. The Inter-American Democratic Charter-Its Significance, Applicability and Potential; Chapter 34. Approaches on Security in the Caribbean; Chapter 35. All Political Forces Must Maintain Dialogue; Chapter 36. Caricom's Support for the Democratically Elected President of Venezuela; Chaper 37. Refusing to Have Political Dialogue Breeds Conflict Situations

Chapter 38. Appeal to the Multilateral Financial Institutions to Assist HaitiChapter 39. Economic and Security Pressures on the Caribbean; Chaper 40. Opposition to Terrorism Is Absolute; Chapter 41. Working Together to Deepen Democracy; Chapter 42. Working Together to Solve Hemispheric Problems; Chapter 43. Developing a Culture of Democracy; Chapter 44. Political Democracy Must Ensure Economic and Social Democracy; Chapter 45. The Right to Govern Must Be Won through Democratic Elections; Chapter 46. Place Emphasis on the Social Agenda; Chapter 47. Alleviating Poverty Is Promoting Democracy

Chapter 48. Re-Assessing Democracy in the Americas

Notes:

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-282-47980-6

9786612479809

0-7618-4622-0

OCLC:

609856025