As demonstrated by current events in Tunisia and Egypt, oppressive regimes are rarely immune to their citizens' desire for democratic government. Of course, desire is always tempered by reality; therefore how democratic demands are made manifest is a critical source of study for both political scientists and foreign policy makers. What issues and consequences surround the fall of a government, what type of regime replaces it, and to what extent are these efforts successful? Kathryn Stoner and Michael McFaul have created an accessible book of fifteen case studies from around the world that will help students understand these complex issues. Their model builds upon Guillermo O'Donnell, Philippe C. Schmitter, and Laurence Whitehead's classic work, Transitions from Authoritarian Rule, using a rubric of four identifying factors that can be applied to each case study, making comparison relatively easy. Transitions to Democracy yields strong comparisons and insights. For instance, the study reveals that efforts led by the elite and involving the military are generally unsuccessful, whereas mass mobilization, civic groups, and new media have become significant factors in supporting and sustaining democratic actors. This collection of writings by scholars and practitioners is organized into three parts: successful transitions, incremental transitions, and failed transitions. Extensive primary research and a rubric that can be applied to burgeoning democracies offer readers valuable tools and information.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-13
9781421408149
eBay Product ID (ePID)
141606900
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
456 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Transitions to Democracy: a Comparative Perspective
Publication Year
2013
Subject
Politics
Type
Textbook
Author
Michael Mcfaul, Kathryn Stoner
Subject Area
Political Sociology
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
235 mm
Item Weight
658 g
Item Width
156 mm
Additional Product Features
Editor
Michael Mcfaul, Kathryn Stoner
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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