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Achieving Democracy
Democratization in Theory and Practice
Achieving Democracy
Democratization in Theory and Practice
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Description
Achieving Democracy analyzes why some nations become democratic while others remain authoritarian by looking at issues of democratization from a cross-national and historical perspective.
Table of Contents
Section 1:
Introduction to Democratic Development
1. Democracy's March through History - Marlene Sokolon and Mary Fran T. Malone
2. Why Democracy? - Jonathon Hiskey and Alynna Lyon
3. Explaining Democratization - Mary Fran T. Malone
Section 2:
First Wave of Democracy
4. The Development and Growth of British Democracy - Nicoletta F. Gullace
5. The American Road to Democracy: An Early Start, but Late Finish - Marvin P. King, Jr., Stephanie McLean
6. The Emergence and Evolution of Democracy in Switzerland - Paolo Dardanelli
Section 2 Discussion Questions and Hypothesis Testing Exercise
Section 3:
Second Wave of Democracy
7. From Defeat and Division to Democracy in Germany - Paul Fritz
8. The Transformation of Japanese Democracy - Mary Alice Haddad
9. India's Democracy: Success against the Odds - Laura Jenkins and Harita Patel
Section 3 Discussion Questions and Hypothesis Testing Exercise
Section 4:
Third Wave of Democracy
10. Democracy Interrupted and Restored: the Case of Chile - Mary Fran T. Malone
11. Poland's Democratic Development - Ewa Golebiowska
12. South Africa's Miraculous Transition to Democracy - Emily Rodio
Section 4 Discussion Questions and Hypothesis Testing Exercise
Section 5:
Conclusion
13. Why is Democracy Elusive in the Middle East? - Jeannie Sowers
14. The Promotion of Democracy: Actors and Methods - Dinorah Azpuru
Section 5 Discussion Questions and Hypothesis Testing Exercise
Afterword - Mary Fran T. Malone
Product details
Published | Jul 28 2011 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 416 |
ISBN | 9781441191793 |
Imprint | Continuum |
Dimensions | Not specified |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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"Achieving Democracy provides undergraduate students with all the elements needed to think about the various aspects of democratization around the world. The volume explores processes of democratization in the first, second and third waves as well as current debates on democracy promotion. This book challenges students to test theories of democratization, thus asking them to take a proactive role vis-a-vis one of the most important topics of our times. Strongly recommended."- Ariel C. Armony, Director, Center for Latin American Studies and Weeks Professor in Latin American Studies Professor of International Studies, University of Miami, USA.
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"Achieving Democracy examines democracy historically so that readers understand how its definition and practice have evolved over time. It offers carefully selected case studies of democracy and valuable pedagogical aids, such as hypothesis testing exercises and discussion questions at the end of each section." - Christine A. Gustafson, Department of Politics, Saint Anselm College, USA.
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"Achieving Democracy gives students a clear and lively introduction to theories of democratization and the conceptual tools they need both to understand and to challenge those theories. At a time when the politics of democratization continue to surprise us, it will provide a valuable resource for students and teachers alike." -Michael Goodhart, University of Pittsburgh, USA.

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