The Dynamics of Democratization Elites, Civil Society and the Transition Process
The author assesses the main theories developed to account for and explain why and how authoritarian regimes give way to democratic ones. The book takes issue with the predominantly élite-centred focus of much of the literature, and illustrates how an understanding of democratization can be gained o...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
Macmillan Education UK
2000, 2000
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | The author assesses the main theories developed to account for and explain why and how authoritarian regimes give way to democratic ones. The book takes issue with the predominantly élite-centred focus of much of the literature, and illustrates how an understanding of democratization can be gained only if the role of civil society is taken into account |
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| Physical Description: | VII, 287 p online resource |
| ISBN: | 9780333985540 |