Larry Diamond
Debates on Democratization
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801897771
- author:
- Larry Diamond
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Government,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Debates on Democratization brings together leading thinkers to explore key issues in contemporary democratization. The volume delves into topics such as democratic consolidation, the transition paradigm, and the merits of presidentialism versus alternative forms of governance. Insightful arguments from prominent scholars are presented alongside thought-provoking perspectives on the nature and prospects of "color revolutions" and the advisability of sequencing liberal-democratic reforms. This collection provides a valuable guide to understanding the complexities facing emerging democracies today. Graduate and undergraduate students will find this book a useful resource for deepening their understanding of the questions and controversies surrounding democratization, while scholars and practitioners can benefit from the diverse perspectives presented in this exchange.