NATO in the Anew Europea: The Politics of International Socialization After the Cold War

In recent years, the question of the post-Cold War NATO, particularly in relation to the former communist countries of Europe, has been at the heart of a series of international reform debates. NATO in the "New Europe" contributes to these debates by arguing that, contrary to conventional assumptions about the role of international security organizations, NATO has been systematically involved in the process of building liberal democracy in the former communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

The book also seeks to contribute to the development of an international political sociology of socialization. It draws on arguments developed by political theorists, sociologists, and social psychologists to examine the dynamics and implications of socialization practices conducted by an international institution.

Author: Alexandra I. Gheciu
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Published: 08/17/2005
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.32h x 6.30w x 1.01d
ISBN: 9780804751612

About the Author
Alexandra I. Gheciu is Associate Professor of Public and International Affairs and Associate Director of the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa.