Samuel P. Huntington Livres

La politique internationale, sous l'effet de la modernisation, est en passe de se redéfinir sur des bases culturelles. Les frontières politiques se redessinent de plus en plus pour rejoindre les frontières ethniques, religieuses et civilisationnelles. Désormais, les points chauds se situent dans les zones de frictions entre civilisations : Bosnie, Tchétchénie, Caucase, Asie centrale, Cachemire ...

This now-classic examination of the development of viable political institutions in emerging nations is a major and enduring contribution to modern political analysis. In a new Foreword, Francis Fukuyama assesses Huntington’s achievement, examining the context of the book’s original publication as well as its lasting importance.“This pioneering volume, examining as it does the relation between development and stability, is an interesting and exciting addition to the literature.”—American Political Science Review“’Must’ reading for all those interested in comparative politics or in the study of development.”—Dankwart A. Rustow, Journal of International Affairs

Huntington examines the persistent gap between the promise of American ideals and the performance of American politics. He shows how Americans have always been united by the democratic creed of liberty, equality, and hostility to authority, but how these ideals have been frustrated through institutions and hierarchies needed to govern a democracy.

In this classic work, Huntington challenges old assumptions and ideas on the role of the military in society. Stressing the value of the military outlook for American national policy, Huntington has performed the distinctive task of developing a general theory of civil-military relations and subjecting it to rigorous historical analysis.

In his new book, the author of THE CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS turns his attention from international cultural divides to the cultural rifts in America. The patriotic response to the events of September 11 only highlighted the loss of American identity at home, says Huntington, and already patriotic fervour has begun to subside. The United States was founded by British settlers who brought with them a distinct culture including the English language, Protestant values, individualism, religious commitment and respect for law. Waves of immigrants later came to America, but they gradually accepted these values and assimilated into the Anglo-Protestant culture. More recently, however, national identity has been eroded by the problems of assimilating massive numbers of primarily Hispanic immigrants; bilingualism, multiculturalism, the devaluation of citizenship and the 'denationalisation' of American elites. To counterpoint this, Huntington draws attention to the beginnings of a revival of American identity in a post-September 11 world where countries face unprecedented challenges to national security. WHO ARE WE? is an important work of political, historical and cultural inquiry that, like H

The Crisis of Democracy: On the Governability of Democracies was initially a 1975 report written by Michel Crozier, Samuel P. Huntington, and Joji Watanuki for the Trilateral Commission and later published as a book. The report observed the political state of the United States, Europe and Japan and says that in the United States the problems of governance "stem from an excess of democracy" and thus advocates "to restore the prestige and authority of central government institutions."

Between 1974 and 1990, over thirty countries in southern Europe, Latin America, East Asia, and Eastern Europe transitioned from authoritarianism to democracy, marking a significant political trend in the late twentieth century. This analysis examines the causes and nature of these transitions, assesses the stability of new democracies, and considers the potential for further democratization. These recent changes represent the third major wave of democratization, each followed by a reverse wave where some nations reverted to authoritarianism. Through concrete examples and empirical evidence, the author explains the factors driving this trend, including the legitimacy crises of authoritarian regimes, economic and social development, the evolving role of the Catholic Church, and the influences of the U.S., the European Community, and the Soviet Union. The "snowballing" effect, where change in one country inspires others, is also highlighted. Key elite groups influenced the democratization processes, with compromise, elections, and nonviolent tactics being central. New democracies face challenges such as the "torturer problem" and the need to cultivate democratic values. The author argues that disillusionment with democracy can be crucial for its consolidation. The book concludes with an analysis of the factors that will determine the continuation of this wave and offers practical guidelines for those involved in democratization e

One of a series which studies the creation of a national security policy by focusing on what the policy has been and why. Looks at a number of different perspectives derived from events between 1945 and 1960.

Gibt es „bessere“ Kulturen ? im Sinne von sozialer Gerechtigkeit, politischer Demokratie und liberaler Wirtschaft? Ist also Unterentwicklung eine Frage der Geisteshaltung? Dann müßte der Westen bei der Planung und politischen Umsetzung seiner Entwicklungshilfe seine Werte fördern, um einen Einstellungs- und Wertewandel in den betroffenen Gesellschaften herbeizuführen. Die Globalisierung der Ökonomie trifft auf eine fragile Weltgesellschaft, die sich dringend auch mit unangenehmen Fragen auseinandersetzen muß. Wie kommt es, daß Hispanics in den USA überdurchschnittlich viele Arbeitslose und Schulabbrecher stellen, viel mehr als z. B. Asiaten oder Afro-Amerikaner? Müssen die Leistungsdefizite nicht kulturell bedingt sein, wenn die Ausgangsbedingungen vergleichbar sind? AUTOR: Samuel P. Huntington, geboren 1927, ist Professor für Politikwissenschaft, Berater des US-Außenministeriums und Leiter des John-M.-Olin-Institutes für Strategische Studien an der Universität Harvard. Er ist Mitbegründer der Zeitschrift Foreign Affairs und hat sich in zahlreichen Fachpublikationen mit den Perspektiven der Weltpolitik im 21. Jahrhundert auseinandergesetzt. Sein Werk „Clash of Civilizations“ ist der Sachbuch-Bestseller.

Historické kořeny a současná krize hodnot, které tvoří základ národní identity Američanů. "Tradiční americké hodnoty" a multikulturalismus. Charakteristika americké národní identity. Její základní složky vycházející z angloprotestantské kultury (individualismus, sebeprosazení, rovnost příležitostí). Proces formování amerického národa v průběhu historického vývoje. Idea jednotného národa a její historické proměny. Přistěhovalectví a multikulturalismus. Rozpad tradičních hodnot, "nová tvář" Ameriky a perspektivy pro 21. stol.