Transitions from Authoritarian Rule: Comparative Perspectives

By: Guillermo O’Donnell and Philippe C. Schmitter and Laurence Whitehead

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Synopsis: An array of internationally noted scholars examines the process of democratization in Southern Europe and Latin America. The authors provide new interpretations of both current and historical efforts of nations to end periods of authoritarian rule and to initiate transition to democracy, efforts that have met with widely varying degrees of success and failure. Extensive case studies of individual countries, a comparative overview, and a synthesis conclusions offer important insights for political scientists, students, and all concerned with the prospects for democracy. In Volume 3, despite the unique contexts of transitions in individual countries, significant points of comparison emerge — such as the influence of foreign nations and the role of agents outside the government. These analyses explore both intra- and interregional similarities and differences.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 208 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781421410210
Related ISBNs:: 9780801831928
Publisher:: Johns Hopkins University Press
Date of Addition:: 10/20/21
Copyrighted By:: The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Military, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.