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Explore the pivotal journey of global governance with our essential textbook, 'Democratization'. This comprehensive guide meticulously chronicles the evolution of democratic systems, diving deep into the transformative eras from 1760 to 1995. With a clear focus on the intricate dynamics of democracy and its myriad forms, this book is a must-have resource for students and scholars alike.
In Part I, gain insights into the critical explanatory models of democratization, enriching your understanding of democratic regimes' foundations and challenges. The subsequent twenty chapters, while independent, are interwoven to present a cohesive narrative on democratization's complexities.
Part II delves into the historical waves of democratization in the West, spotlighting the monumental revolutions that reshaped nations and the crises that threatened democracies in the inter-war period. Furthermore, engage with the post-war democratic movements influenced by pivotal events like World War II and the American Civil Rights movement.
Part III extends the conversation to Latin America and Asia, providing a comparative analysis of democracy's evolution across these regions, including the unique trajectories of major countries like China and India. This section offers invaluable perspectives on the successes and struggles faced by emerging democracies.
With a thorough exploration of various democratic milestones, strategies, and the steadfast pursuit of political freedom, 'Democratization' stands as an indispensable reference for understanding the ongoing journey towards democratic governance worldwide.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745618159
Year: 1997
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 560
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745618159
Year: 1997
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 560
Description:
In 1760 no polity in the world was democratic in any way we would
now recognize. In 1995 there were democratic states on every
continent and in every region. The struggle to create, sustain, and
entrench democratic political systems is one of the central
narratives of modernity. Democratization is the first
textbook comprehensively to survey, explore and engage with this
story.
In Part I, the introduction to the book as a whole, an overview
and elaboration is offered of the key explanatory models of
democratization; this section also refines the description of a
regime's democratic status and explores the models and strategies
of comparative analysis used in the book. While each of the
subsequent twenty chapters can stand on their own, they have all
been framed by a shared engagement with and discussion of the
dynamics of democratization set out here.
Part II surveys the course of democratization in the West from
1760 to 1989, examining both the early breakthroughs of the French
and American Revolutions and the inter-war crisis of European
democracy. The post-war era is covered by discussions of the impact
of World War II, the democratic revolutions in Southern Europe and
the struggle of the American Civil Rights movement.
Part III examines the experience of Latin America and Asia. The
Latin American case is covered in two chapters stretching from the
1930's to the 1990's. In the Asia section the comparative
trajectories of Asia's two giants - China and India - are
contrasted with the experience of East Asia's original tigers
(Taiwan and South Korea) and more recent industrializing states
(In
In Part I, gain insights into the critical explanatory models of democratization, enriching your understanding of democratic regimes' foundations and challenges. The subsequent twenty chapters, while independent, are interwoven to present a cohesive narrative on democratization's complexities.
Part II delves into the historical waves of democratization in the West, spotlighting the monumental revolutions that reshaped nations and the crises that threatened democracies in the inter-war period. Furthermore, engage with the post-war democratic movements influenced by pivotal events like World War II and the American Civil Rights movement.
Part III extends the conversation to Latin America and Asia, providing a comparative analysis of democracy's evolution across these regions, including the unique trajectories of major countries like China and India. This section offers invaluable perspectives on the successes and struggles faced by emerging democracies.
With a thorough exploration of various democratic milestones, strategies, and the steadfast pursuit of political freedom, 'Democratization' stands as an indispensable reference for understanding the ongoing journey towards democratic governance worldwide.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745618159
Year: 1997
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 560
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745618159
Year: 1997
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 560
Description:
In 1760 no polity in the world was democratic in any way we would
now recognize. In 1995 there were democratic states on every
continent and in every region. The struggle to create, sustain, and
entrench democratic political systems is one of the central
narratives of modernity. Democratization is the first
textbook comprehensively to survey, explore and engage with this
story.
In Part I, the introduction to the book as a whole, an overview
and elaboration is offered of the key explanatory models of
democratization; this section also refines the description of a
regime's democratic status and explores the models and strategies
of comparative analysis used in the book. While each of the
subsequent twenty chapters can stand on their own, they have all
been framed by a shared engagement with and discussion of the
dynamics of democratization set out here.
Part II surveys the course of democratization in the West from
1760 to 1989, examining both the early breakthroughs of the French
and American Revolutions and the inter-war crisis of European
democracy. The post-war era is covered by discussions of the impact
of World War II, the democratic revolutions in Southern Europe and
the struggle of the American Civil Rights movement.
Part III examines the experience of Latin America and Asia. The
Latin American case is covered in two chapters stretching from the
1930's to the 1990's. In the Asia section the comparative
trajectories of Asia's two giants - China and India - are
contrasted with the experience of East Asia's original tigers
(Taiwan and South Korea) and more recent industrializing states
(In